News on Animal Abuse

2009-06-06 Circuses promote abuse of animals - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin

Im writing to get the word out about animal abuse. Because summer is quickly approaching, it also means circuses will be making their rounds. Circuses, especially Ringling Brothers, promote the only form of accepted animal abuse. Thousands of animals are forced to perform inhumane acts for entertainment.

These acts are uncomfortable and unnatural for most animals to perform. When animals decide not to, theyre whipped, poked, burned and even have electrical rods used on them. Very entertaining, right Along with that, animals live in small, over-crowded, unsanitary spaces for long amounts of time. Many fall sick and do not receive proper veterinary care.

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2009-06-03 Demoted Pender deputys supporters speak on his behalf Star-News Wilmington, NC

Lisa Hartman, a resident of South Carolina who said she is a certified animal abuse investigator, spoke in support of Lewis. Hartman, who said she notified Pender County animal control and the sheriffs office and about the condition of the horses, said authorities other than Lewis failed to respond.

Hartman asked commissioners to investigate the incident that resulted in animal cruelty charges filed by Lewis on May 7 against Billy Joe B. J. Suttles, his wife, Laura Louise Westbrock, and his brother, Larry Suttles, a resident of Holly Ridge. The couple has denied the charges to the StarNews, saying they gave the horses feed after running out of hay. They want the animals returned.

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A Pender County Sheriffs Office deputy, demoted for taking matters into his own hands when no action was taken on reports of malnourished horses and dogs on a farm, found support Monday from animal advocates at - UNITED STATES SOUTH SOUTH ATLANTIC NC PENDER COUNTY (NC) Politics Politics (general)

2009-06-01 Bill would empower Wayne animal officers Democrat and Chronicle

Nozzolio, R-Fayette, Seneca County, said he is sponsoring the bill because "theres a very active prosecutor who understands the need to protect animals. " Wayne County appointed three animal-abuse investigators to work for District Attorney Richard Healy part time.

ALBANY Sen. Michael Nozzolio is sponsoring a bill to beef up the power of Wayne County animal abuse investigators, a measure the countys district attorney said is necessary to help protect animals.

And the police are generally too busy or dont have the expertise to appropriately handle the animal-abuse cases," he said.

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Sen. Michael Nozzolio is sponsoring a bill to beef up the power of Wayne County animal abuse investigators, a measure the countys district attorney said is necessary to help protect animals. - Local News Rochester New York News local news headlines stories world news

2009-05-31 We asked you: Do animal cruelty laws go far enough

It seems that societies perception is altered by geographical area. I live in Nunavut and am always forced to make decisions related to this matters. I am a avid animal lover for life. Cruelty covers neglect as well. So before you categorize everyone under the same list, consider this. Someone who neglects their animals due to social issues and financial issues their animal should be taken. In the event where animals are used for fighting (Bulldogs and Roasters) court should be laying some huge sentences to discourage people from considering this practise. I believe posting peoples names is a breach of the Charter of Rights, but these names should be releasable to breeders. A system such as criminal record checks for seeking employment. Unfortunately some of you think that Dogs and cats are not animals too. Lets start fining the

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2009-05-30 Legislation to increase animal cruelty fine introduced in New Brunswick - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada

Well its about time they done something with this promblem,puppy mills being run by everything from lowlifes to drug addicts looking for a quick fix,stealing dogs from peoples yards and cars,and either selling them for a profit,or if not fixed, breed them until they cant be breed anymore,then kill them. people who own family pets need to be more cautious with their pets,when leaveing them in yards while at work,or leaveing them alone in cars while doing your grocerie shopping,because with summer approaching these low lifes are out there waiting to make a quick buck. MAYBE NOW OUR PETS WILL BE A LITTLE BIT MORE PROTECTED,WITH A 18 MONTH SENTENCE AND A 100. 000 DOLLAR FINE,MIGHT BE A DETERRENT FOR THESE LOW LIFES WHO ABUSE ANIMALS,AND OPERATE PUPPY MILLS FOR PROFIT.

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Legislation that would increase the maximum fine to usd. 100,000 for a cruelty-to-animals conviction was introduced in the New Brunswick legislature yesterday.

2009-06-07 Man Suspected of Killing Five Puppies Faces Judge puppies, five, humane - Top Stories -

He was charged with five counts of aggravated animal abuse in the 1st degree. Thats one charge for each of the puppies Fullmer allegedly killed. Fullmer faces a maximum of five years behind bars for each charge. He also received a sixth charge--possession of methamphetamine. The judge set his bail at usd. 250, 000.

The judge also presented an alternative charge. If Fullmer isnt convicted of aggravated animal amuse, those five charges will drop to animal abuse. Thats a misdemeanor. The aggravated animal abuse charges are felonies.

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2009-06-05 Conference airs problem of abuse : Niagara County : The Buffalo News

Phillips encouraged participants to think about reporting animal abuse, too, when they go into a violent home, see a violent family and hear about an animal that is being mistreated. She also talked about the use of pets for therapeutic interventions for children who have been sexually traumatized.

Participants also heard from Allie Phillips, the director of public policy of the American Humane Association in Washington, D. C. The association has been protecting children and animals from cruelty, abuse and neglect for over 130 years.

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NIAGARA FALLS and no. 8212; More than 200 people representing schools, child and adult protective services, and law enforcement agencies gathered Tuesday in the Niagara Falls Convention Center to talk about some of the toughest issues they must face daily and no. 8212; the abuse of children and women. p/Joseph A. Ruffolo, president and chief executive officer of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical

2009-06-04 Kenosha News Avoiding elderly abuse, neglect

In cases of abuse or neglect, Dutter said the signs are similar to those in child abuse cases: unexplained bruises, especially those that wouldn and rsquo;t happen in a fall; changes in appearance; cognitive changes, such as confusion, memory loss or diminished driving ability; and withdrawal.

Did the 60-year-old Randall woman die from neglect, left unattended in a chair in a room littered with animal feces, as prosecutors allege Or did her supposed aversion to doctors make her reluctant to seek treatment for reported dementia

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2009-06-02 Frozen hamsters case investigated

When the boy and his colleague returned to work the next day, they found that the young animals had eaten their way through the box and three were still alive running around in the freezer. The fourth was dead and frozen in a pool of its own blood.

The female manager had no comment about the case, but Jen Srensen, the owner of the Petworld pet shop, said that she told him that she thought the animals were already dead and should be put in the freezer to prevent them from beginning to smell.

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2009-05-29 Kennel Owner Guilty of Dog Abuse, Torture

What is wrong with our legal system. Who in their right mind would allow this animal abuser to ever get near an animal again. Not only that but what punishment is 20 days in jail, a usd. 500 fine, and 80 hours of community service. By the time this is all finished, she most likely have most of this reduced. Then to top it off, shes only charged with 4 misdemeanors. What justice is that for all the animals she abused What kind of people were on that jury Dont they see any wrong in what she was doing I think this lady should have everything done to her that she did to these poor suffering animals.

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