Schenectady, NY – This week, the Schenectady Police Department announced the offering of a $6,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever abused and neglected a dog who was abandoned in Schenectady, the area of Eastern Parkway and McClellan Street. The dog, dubbed Lavender, was found by good Samaritans and then brought to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society by Schenectady Police Animal Control.

The dog, estimated to be six years of age, was found to have several broken teeth and her ears were cut off, in addition to other signs of abuse.

In a news release, the authorities said:

In an effort to help solve this case, Partners in Animal Welfare (PAW) have joined with Animal Nation and a private donor to offer a $6,000 reward for the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for her injuries. Additionally, the New York State Humane Association is offering a $1,000 reward for their arrest and conviction.

The police ask that anyone with information please contact the department’s Detective Division at 518-382-5245 or our Tips Line at 518-788-6566.

Note: An arrest was made on Friday, April 4, 2025, for the abandonment of Lavender, but the investigation into the cause of her injuries remains ongoing.

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