State Police Rescue Mastiff Stranded on Side of Parkway

The dog and note that were found tied to a tree

New York State Troopers saved a white female Mastiff who was tied to a light pole by her leash.
On July 1 at approximately 5:30 a.m., troopers responded to the Southern State Parkway Westbound in the area of Exit 21 for reports of a dog named “Roxxi” tied to a light pole.
Upon arrival, troopers observed a white female Mastiff to be tied to a light pole by her leash with a dog bowl filled with food and a note next to it. The Mastiff was safely taken to the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter for evaluation. The shelter stated that the dog was not microchipped. This incident is under investigation. The State Police is asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to call (631) 756-3300.