Its sad when you see stories like this from Kilgore because despite there being TONS of resources for people who can't take care of unwanted pets, people still resort to doing some pretty cold things to these animals.
But it isn't the bug that kills our dogs--it's the parasite they often carry. Signs of illness are heart problems, stomach issues, and sometimes sudden death.
Ray was abandoned by his previous owner with three of his buddies at the Humane Society's Pets Fur People in Tyler and now that his buddies all have new homes, he's hoping he'll get one soon too.
A domesticated animal should not be left alone to fend for itself on our city streets or in the county. These animals depend upon us for their survival.