Earlier in January, a dog named Jada and her son Jinx (aka Sonny) were rescued from basement cages in a Syracuse, NY home. Jada was severely emaciated, and when she was taken in for medical treatment, it was discovered that she has cancer and only a couple months to live. Because she may have never known an ounce of joy in her nine years on this planet, Humane CNY is determined to spoil her rotten.

A phone call to CNY sent police to the residence of Gregory Bryant and Tanisha Fain, where Jada and Jinx were being kept in cages in a dark basement with no food or water. Jada, only half of her ideal body weight, would not have lasted much longer. Jinx was in better condition, but still being treated poorly.

Bryant and Fain have been charged with failure to provide proper sustenance, failure to provide proper medical attention, and improper confinement. Sadly, all of these are only misdemeanors, so the abusers each face only one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

CNY took both dogs in and sought medical treatment for them. Jada was found to have cancer, and has a limited amount of time left. So the rescue group has created a bucket list for Jada with all sorts of adventures – eat a steak, become a TV star, eat ice cream, etc. Of course, dogs don’t care about becoming famous or getting manicures or meeting the mayor, but they certainly love all the extra attention!

Here are some of the posts from CNY about Jada:

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This evening with heavy hearts we would like to update everyone on Jada. Today it was discovered that she has cancer… Posted by Humane CNY on Thursday, January 21, 2016

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As I watch Jada, our staff and volunteers bond I’m starting to feel like the parent who’s children have found a dog and… Posted by Humane CNY on Saturday, January 23, 2016

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Jada enjoyed her ride in the truck so much tonight she didn’t want to get out! Thank you to the North Syracuse Fire… Posted by Humane CNY on Monday, January 25, 2016

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Jada had an incredible day today! Thank you to everyone who has supported us helping her. Thank you to everyone telling… Posted by Humane CNY on Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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Hello everyone! Just would like to let you all know that Jada had another fun filled day that included checking some… Posted by Humane CNY on Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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Today Jada was invited to stop in and meet the team responsible for prosecuting her case! Our director was elated to… Posted by Humane CNY on Friday, January 29, 2016

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If you would like to donate towards Jada and Jinx’s medical care and special food, please click here to visit their fundraiser page.

Jada could really use a loving home to spend her final days. She needs to be the only pet, and it is preferred that the home be a calm place without small children. Jinx is about ready for a home, too, and isn’t nearly as picky.