Sometimes people find it hard to relate statistics and reports to needless pet suffering and killing but a photo of a single mistreated animal will stir their blood. In some cases, these photos are too disturbing to post on the blog. (Warning: all the links below contain disturbing images of a dog who appears to … Continue reading Former ACO Charged with Animal Cruelty in MA
Category: ACO misconduct
Decomposing Dog Found in Animal Control Truck After ACO Jailed
A decomposing dog was found in the AC truck normally driven by Tim Garza, the sole ACO for the city of Arvin, CA. Mr. Garza had been arrested 10 days earlier and remained in jail at the time of the discovery: Tim Garza is accused of beating his girlfriend of two years at her home … Continue reading Decomposing Dog Found in Animal Control Truck After ACO Jailed
More on Caged Dogs Shot to Death in CA Shelter/Action Alert
(Read the previous post for background.) A source tells me the 5 dogs had been surrendered to the Selma shelter for "euthanasia" due to aggression. If that is accurate, it raises a number of other issues. Was it dog aggression, human aggression, or something else? There was apparently just one owner for all 5 dogs. … Continue reading More on Caged Dogs Shot to Death in CA Shelter/Action Alert
Pre-emptive Strike: ACOs Drag Dog Across Parking Lot to Avoid Possibility He Might Miss a Meal
The above image purportedly depicts two Birmingham-Jefferson Co ACOs using a net and a chokepole to drag a dog across a restaurant parking lot in AL. The person who claims to have witnessed and photographed the alleged abuse states that the dog is a friendly stray, known by locals who regularly feed him. Outraged pet … Continue reading Pre-emptive Strike: ACOs Drag Dog Across Parking Lot to Avoid Possibility He Might Miss a Meal
VA ACO Enters Private Property, Shoots Family Dog to Death
Sharon McGein's 18 month old Lab called Axel allegedly ran after a 17 year old boy exiting a school bus in Charles City Co, VA last week. A neighbor shooed Axel home to the family farm. The teen's mother called AC and an ACO responded, taking the teen with him to the farm to identify … Continue reading VA ACO Enters Private Property, Shoots Family Dog to Death
Hand-Wringing in NY Over Dead Pet Disposal But Not Dead Pets
Many months ago, the mayor of Dunkirk, NY got rid of the city's dumpsters to save money: "The beginning of this year DPW Director (Tony) Gugino and I decided that they weren't necessary," [Mayor Anthony J.] Dolce said. "It saves us anywhere from $3-4,000 a year. Obviously the use or private dumpsters is highly frowned … Continue reading Hand-Wringing in NY Over Dead Pet Disposal But Not Dead Pets
Memphis ACO Leaves Starving Dogs to Suffer
ABC 24 in Memphis reports that a cruelty complaint prompted ACO David Johnson to visit a home last week where he found starving dogs, including a mama with pups. The dogs were reportedly chained without food or water and were clearly emaciated. ACO Johnson had the authority to seize the dogs and get them the … Continue reading Memphis ACO Leaves Starving Dogs to Suffer
KY Animal Control Director Indicted
The director of the Caldwell Co pound in KY, Abigail Tucker, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges stemming from incidents occurring between 2007 and 2010. The charges seem to involve money although there is a reference to "property" as well: [T]here are several acts by Ms. Tucker which involve improper accounting of … Continue reading KY Animal Control Director Indicted
AZ: Retired ACO Steals from Shelter Pets
Teri Moore, an ACO in Camp Verde, AZ with 17 years on the job, retired on June 2. One of her duties during her employment had apparently been a Sunday visit to the local Wal Mart to pick up donated food for the pets at the pound. After her retirement, Ms. Moore allegedly continued to … Continue reading AZ: Retired ACO Steals from Shelter Pets
Hernando Co ACO Leaves Kitten to Suffer in Hot Truck
On Friday, June 1, an ACO in Hernando Co Florida picked up an 8 week old kitten in a trap and loaded him onto his truck. Upon returning to the pound, ACO Michael Steele parked his truck in the sun and went home for the weekend, leaving the kitten inside. On Sunday, another ACO, Linda … Continue reading Hernando Co ACO Leaves Kitten to Suffer in Hot Truck
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