News on Animal Cruelty

2009-06-07 News:Animal cruelty charge tossed

The animal cruelty charge and some of the summary offenses stem from a sting operation during which an undercover humane officer from Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals posed as a customer interested in buying a puppy at Kings large-scale breeding kennel.

Meanwhile, Kings veterinarian of record, Stevenson, is facing trial for an animal cruelty charge related to a surgical procedure he performed after King allegedly severed the dogs tail by accident March 9.

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A New Providence kennel operator charged with animal cruelty and violations of the stateand no. 39;s dog law got a split judgment Friday.

2009-06-06 Rescue Ink Takes Fight Against Animal Abuse To a New Level

In addition to its response and rescue operations, Rescue Ink also helps to find homes for animals that either have been abandoned or abused or are on shelter death lists, and also offers assistance to other people and organizations that care for animals. It also works to inform and enlighten the general public about animals. Its goal, according to its mission statement, is to work toward changing social mores by increasing public awareness and influencing their attitudes regarding animal welfare. The groups members regularly visit local elementary and middle schools, holding seminars designed to instill an appreciation of the value of animals in children and teach them how to watch for and properly report cases of animal abuse. The groups website also features warnings and advice for pet owners concerning the

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2009-06-04 West Virginia Record N. J. couple say animal cruelty reports were false

MARTINSBURG - A New Jersey couple who owns a Mineral County farm is seeking more than usd. 70,000 combined in two federal lawsuits after they say false reports of animal cruelty were made against them.

The Pescevichs say Hawk and Kidwell are guilty of falsifying financial reports, of misreporting hours of animal cruelty and of false public alarm.

The defendants in the second complaint allegedly stole a No. 75 steer from the Pescevichs, damaged their pastureland, broke a latch in their trailer to steal 50 pounds of organic kelp and stole five locks, leaving animals unsecured, according to the complaint.

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2009-06-01 Animal-cruelty defendant asks to leave prison The Republican-Herald

An inability to find a place to live is keeping Oxenrider behind bars pending his trial on 118 counts of cruelty to animals and 19 counts of possession of a controlled substance, plus additional charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, bribery, driving under suspension-DUI related and conspiracy. He has posted the usd. 1,000 needed to be free on bail, but he must arrange for a place to live before he can leave prison.

Andrew J. Oxenrider, who faces more than 100 charges of animal cruelty in connection with a cat sanctuary near Pine Grove, told a Schuylkill County judge at a Friday bail hearing that he wants to live with his fiancee pending trial.

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2009-05-30 Kanawha County Works to Enhance Animal Cruelty Penalties

There are people small but a number of people that are cruel to animals they chain them on very short chains they dont feed them correctly have to many animals in a small area there is a laundry list of things that people do that are bad at the end of of the day we need to take a look on tough up on protecting our animals," Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper said.

Commissioners discussed an ordinance Thursday night to enhance the punishment for cruelty to animals inside the county. The city of Charleston currently has a similar cruelty ordinance.

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2009-06-03 Cop Charged with Animal Cruelty Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-

Maskell and her family say justice demands that their neighbor Michael Wootton is charged with animal cruelty for shooting their family pet, Hooch.

My family and I were very happy about him being charged with animal cruelty," Mindy Maskell said.

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2009-06-02 Soldier Faces Court Martial For Abusing Dogs AHN

Soldier Faces Court Martial For Abusing Dogs

Fort Bliss, TX (AHN) - An Army specialist could be dishonorably discharged in the coming weeks for animal cruelty after allegedly stomping on the neck of one dog and injuring another dog.

The soldier was charged with not following the posts rules against animal cruelty. He is confined to his barracks until an investigation is complete.

Spc. Frank Zimmerman of Fort Bliss, Texas, adopted the two dogs earlier this year. One dog was returned to the animal shelter Pet Guardian Angel with injuries including a fractured leg. The dog that had its neck stomped died from its injuries.

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2009-05-31 Stillwater man arrested for animal cruelty stillwater, arrested, animal - Local News - WRGB CBS 6 Albany

Stillwater Police arrested 22-year-old Aaron Steckler of Saratoga Hills Trailer Park in Stillwater, and charged him with Aggravated Cruelty to an Animal, a Class E Felony.

The dog was transported to a Stillwater animal hospital for treatment, where it is being held.

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2009-06-05 Three Plead Not Guilty to Animal Cruelty News, Sports, Weather for Great Falls, Helena, and all of Montana Local Top Stories

On February 9th, Cascade County Animal control officers responded to a report of possible animal neglect of horses at home west of Fort Shaw. Later Sheriffs detectives say they found a large amount of abused or neglected animals on the property. They also found dead animals. In all more than 10 horses showed obvious signs of abuse.

Marilyn Whiteside, and David and Elizabeth Lee were each cited for Felony 1st degree aggravated animal Cruelty and four counts of unlawful disposition of a dead animal.

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