One of the three former MAS employees charged with animal cruelty in conjunction with an undercover police investigation one year ago now faces additional charges stemming from the same investigation. Prosecutors recently charged Billy Stewart with an additional five counts of cruelty bringing his total to nine counts when he goes to trial. The five … Continue reading Former Memphis Pound Employee Facing Additional Cruelty Charges
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Volunteer at Private Shelter Killed Kitten, Charged with Misdemeanor
Teddy's Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization in Findlay, OH. On October 28, 2012, a volunteer named Timothy Mompher intentionally broke a kitten's neck at the shelter. He has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. His attorney claims that he did so at the direction of the former manager, Missy VanWormer. The kitten was sick and … Continue reading Volunteer at Private Shelter Killed Kitten, Charged with Misdemeanor
Allegations of Animal Cruelty at MI Shelter
In 2011, the Wexford Co Animal Shelter in MI killed 44% of the pets in its care. The 2012 statistics have not yet been published by the state but the county definitely continued killing pets last year. The method by which those pets were killed was the subject of a contentious public meeting with county … Continue reading Allegations of Animal Cruelty at MI Shelter
No Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Owner or “Rescuers” of San Antonio Dogs
Last week, authorities seized 19 dogs from a San Antonio home that apparently had such an offensive odor, a reporter outside the yard was nearly gagging from the smell. The dogs were reportedly malnourished and unsocialized. Vincent Medley, assistant director at Animal Care Services, told the local news: "They generally have not been walked on … Continue reading No Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Owner or “Rescuers” of San Antonio Dogs
AL Shelter Volunteers Charged with Animal Cruelty
Two young women in AL, described as volunteers at the Walker Co pound, have been arrested and charged with 23 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty each. The charges stem from a report made to police by one of the volunteers' family members, with whom she lived. The family member told police there were dozens of … Continue reading AL Shelter Volunteers Charged with Animal Cruelty
Nobody WANTS to kill animals – CA Law Edition
CA state Senator Ted Lieu sponsored a pet related, HSUS backed bill that was signed by the governor in September and will take effect January 1, 2013. Senator's Lieu's website makes the bill sound pretty good: Neglected or injured animals will no longer be returned to abusive owners[.] Pretty good, yes? Hold your applause. The … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to kill animals – CA Law Edition
Case Update: Sentencing for Mass Sled Dog Killing in B.C.
Robert Fawcett, a Canadian man who pleaded guilty to the brutal slaughter of dozens of sled dogs ordered by his employer in 2010, will not serve jail time: The maximum sentence under the Criminal Code is five years prison time and up to $75,000 in fines. Besides three years of probation, [Judge Steve] Merrick ordered … Continue reading Case Update: Sentencing for Mass Sled Dog Killing in B.C.
Compassionate People are Potential Allies in the Fight for Shelter Reform
In spring of this year, Hillsborough Co, FL resolved to lower the 65% kill rate at the pound, but not to stop the killing of healthy/treatable animals entirely. The county hired Ian Hallett, former deputy chief animal services officer in Austin, to run the pound. He started work in June. I don't know how things … Continue reading Compassionate People are Potential Allies in the Fight for Shelter Reform
No TV? Animal Cruelty Laws Don’t Apply to You!
An Ohio farmer named Jonas Beachy has been charged with 23 counts of animal cruelty after authorities seized 52 dogs from his farm on October 1. The dogs were allegedly severely matted, suffering from untreated injuries and living in filthy conditions. Mr. Beachy says he cares for his dogs and they were seized due to … Continue reading No TV? Animal Cruelty Laws Don’t Apply to You!
Jury Finds Former MAS Veterinarian Not Guilty of Animal Cruelty
When sheriff's deputies raided the Memphis Animal Shelter in 2009 and found dogs starved to death, the director, veterinarian and a supervisor were all charged with animal cruelty. The veterinarian, Angela Middleton, was the first to be tried. She had been charged with aggravated animal cruelty and last night, a jury acquitted her on all … Continue reading Jury Finds Former MAS Veterinarian Not Guilty of Animal Cruelty
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