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Justice Gets His Due In Young Couple's Grace

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By LISA A. DAVIS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 21, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Just one peek into those happy chocolate-brown eyes and Justice can melt hearts.

That's exactly the power he held over Martha Murray, executive director of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Suncoast.

A week ago, the 8-month-old black Labrador retriever apparently was homeless, starving and wandering around outside the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Port Richey when a couple spotted him.

Though the canine was wearing a collar, it was clear he hadn't been cared for in some time. With tears in their eyes, the young couple took him into the SPCA shelter on Congress Street, staff there said.

Every rib easily was visible through Justice's dark coat, said Karen Scully, the animal welfare agency's director of medical care. He weighed only 19 pounds when, at that age, he should weigh at least 40 pounds.

By the middle of last week, Justice was up to 22.2 pounds, and his frame had clearly filled out more.

The SPCA Suncoast is seeking donations for Justice's continued care and rehabilitation. To contribute, call (727) 849-1048; e-mail info@SPCAsuncoast.org; go to www.spcasuncoast.org; or drop by 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey.

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