Toledo Humane Society says they don't have the resources to remove starving horses from the owner. I did a quick Google and found: The HSUS Animal Rescue teams are ready at a moment's notice to rescue horses from poor living conditions[...] Now we just have to get these two lovebirds together. In the meantime, I'm … Continue reading Friday Reading
Category: animal cruelty
Convicted Puppymiller Not Having a Heavenly Time in the Slammer
Pennsylvania: I'm not going to attempt to cover all the details of the case against Almost Heaven Kennels which resulted in the owner, Derbe "Skip" Eckhart, being sentenced to 6 to 23 months in jail on cruelty and related charges this year. Bill White of the Morning Call has been covering the story for years. … Continue reading Convicted Puppymiller Not Having a Heavenly Time in the Slammer
Update on Abandoned Dog in My Neighborhood
I didn't see the abandoned dog on Tuesday night although the food was gone Wednesday morning. So last night I kept milling about the yard discreetly after putting her food out to make sure she got her dinner and not some other roaming dog or critter. s it happens, I didn't see her come to … Continue reading Update on Abandoned Dog in My Neighborhood
Worst Ever!—->Only Joking!
July 30, California: Investigators said they've uncovered one of the worst ever cases of animal abuse even in Tulare County and a juvenile's life was also threatened. At least 50 animals were found dead and even more neglected at a home in Strathmore. Investigators have arrested 53-year-old Linda Corsiglia. Reportedly the 16 year old daughter … Continue reading Worst Ever!—->Only Joking!
“We’re to blame” – Again
In Arkansas, the Pulaski Co Humane Society is caring for dozens of emaciated, flea-ridden pets seized from a local home: The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of two starving horses loose on East Mail Route Road. Officers located their owner, but saw there was an even bigger situation. More than 30 dogs and … Continue reading “We’re to blame” – Again
More on GA Dog Dragging Case
John L. McKinley, charged with cruelty after allegedly dragging his dog Choker behind his truck in GA, is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday, August 5 in Clayton Co. Choker was taken away from Mr. McKinley along with two other dogs he had at home. One dog was a Pitbull … Continue reading More on GA Dog Dragging Case
Follow Up: Stolen CO Dog Dragged to Death
You may remember the case of Buddy, a dog stolen from the owner's pickup truck in a CO parking lot and ultimately dragged behind a truck to his death in a national park. Melissa Lockhart, the woman who stole Buddy and his canine housemate, pleaded guilty in May to "one count of being an accessory … Continue reading Follow Up: Stolen CO Dog Dragged to Death
Follow Up: Miami Police Officer Trial
Sgt. Allen Cockfield, who reportedly strung his police dog Duke up by a choke chain and kicked him to death, was acquitted by a jury today. He had faced a felony charge of killing a police dog as well as an animal cruelty misdemeanor. The judge tossed out the felony charge - something to do … Continue reading Follow Up: Miami Police Officer Trial
Miami-Dade Police Dog Handler on Trial
In June 2006, a group of Miami-Dade police k-9 handlers were having a training session with their dogs. Sgt. Allen Cockfield, an experienced handler, was participating with his new dog Duke. During that training session, Mr. Cockfield kicked Duke to death in front of the other officers. He has since been fired by the department. … Continue reading Miami-Dade Police Dog Handler on Trial
Follow Up on SC Cruelty Case
Charles Bell, the SC man who was charged with animal cruelty after locking his black dog in a wire crate and leaving her in the sun to die in his yard, entered a guilty plea in court yesterday. He received a fine of $1092 and must serve 30 days in jail - but only on … Continue reading Follow Up on SC Cruelty Case
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