In April, Boyle Co Animal Care and Control in Kentucky seized twelve presa canarios from owner Christopher Pope who was charged with twelve misdemeanor animal cruelty counts. Five of the dogs were returned to him while the other seven were housed at the local HS while the court case proceeded. In June, Pope's house caught … Continue reading Animal Advocates Continue to Protest Legal Decisions in KY Dog Case
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ASPCA All Done with Bunny Publicity Now
In January and February 2015, the ASPCA and NYPD seized 175 rabbits from a woman in Brooklyn. The rabbits were reportedly living outdoors, suffering from syphilis, conjunctivitis and other illnesses. Logo jackets were donned, sad rabbits were displayed, photographs were taken and presumably, donations were collected. Since the seizure, approximately 60 more bunnies have been born. And the bills … Continue reading ASPCA All Done with Bunny Publicity Now
AZ Rescue Owner Charged with Felony Cruelty
Scott William Beadles and his wife reportedly operate a tax-exempt rescue called Furry Smiles in Buckeye, AZ. On January 12, Beadles went to a Petsmart to pick up some kennels belonging to Furry Smiles and told an employee that his pitbull had gotten into a fight with a maltipoo at his home and that he'd … Continue reading AZ Rescue Owner Charged with Felony Cruelty
Crazy Town, Georgia in the News Again
Toccoa, Georgia - Remember late last year when a high school teacher in Stephens Co brought two cats to class and had students hold them down while he neutered them? The community rallied behind the teacher's actions and the pound director seemed very apologetic about doing his job with regard to issuing a summons for … Continue reading Crazy Town, Georgia in the News Again
Police Officer Fired after Standing Up to City Officials and Refusing to Shoot Loose Dogs
Walker Co, AL used to have a pound but the place closed a few years ago after it was exposed as a dog killing hole. Since then, the city of Carbon Hill in Walker Co has apparently been trying to avoid the issue of homeless pets on the streets. That brilliant plan did not work … Continue reading Police Officer Fired after Standing Up to City Officials and Refusing to Shoot Loose Dogs
Rotting from the Head Down: How the Neglect of a Dog at the Louisville Pound Went Public Despite a Political Cover-up
Regular readers may remember the tragic story of Sadie, an injured dog who suffered for months at the hands of Louisville Metro Animal Services before finally being euthanized by rescuers. Heather Adkins, an employee at LMAS during the time Sadie was there who later became her foster owner and advocate, was smeared by the city … Continue reading Rotting from the Head Down: How the Neglect of a Dog at the Louisville Pound Went Public Despite a Political Cover-up
Fort Worth Grand Jury No-Bills Police Officer Who Hunted Down and Killed Lost Pet
Remember when a freak with a gun Fort Worth deputy police chief Kenneth Flynn was charged with animal cruelty after chasing down an owned, lost dog called Bentley with his SUV and shooting him in the street? A grand jury failed to indict Flynn, who retired after the killing: Under the Texas Health and Safety Code, a dog or … Continue reading Fort Worth Grand Jury No-Bills Police Officer Who Hunted Down and Killed Lost Pet
Cats Castrated in High School Agriculture Class
In early November, the teacher of an agriculture class at Stephens Co High School in Georgia brought 2 cats into class and castrated them without anesthetic, having students hold the pets down. One student was bitten. So that happened. The teacher, Daniel Hebert, is not a licensed veterinarian and I was unable to find any information as … Continue reading Cats Castrated in High School Agriculture Class
Case Update: Contracted Dolton Veterinarian and Employee Indicted on Felony Cruelty Charges
The Village of Dolton, IL contracted a private vet clinic, the Dolton Animal Hospital, to care for stray pets. The animals were housed in the clinic's basement. In September, a Dolton police officer was dropping off a stray dog at the vet clinic and observed conditions reflecting serious neglect. Four of the dogs in the hospital … Continue reading Case Update: Contracted Dolton Veterinarian and Employee Indicted on Felony Cruelty Charges
Orange Co ACOs Under Investigation After Cutting Deer’s Throat
On the night of September 29, California veterinarian Kathleen Johnson and her husband were walking their dogs when they came upon a deer whose rear leg was impaled on a wrought iron fence. He was hanging upside down, screaming and thrashing. Dr. Johnson called 911, assessed the deer and waited on Orange Co ACOs to … Continue reading Orange Co ACOs Under Investigation After Cutting Deer’s Throat
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