Abandoned dog found tied to a pole on Long Island parkway: NY State Police

NEW YORK (PIX11) – State Troopers rescued a dog tied to a light pole on the Southern State Parkway early Monday morning, along with a note explaining the pup’s condition. 

Officials found the 4-year-old female Mastiff around 5:30 a.m. near Exit 21 tied to a pole with a food bowl next to her, according to the New York State Police. 

“This is ‘Roxi,’ a trained American Bullmastiff. She is four years old. She has been fed and given a flea bath, she may still have issues with them. See that she gets good care,” read the note found with Roxi. 

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