Okay my friends, we’ve got a sick one here! Meet Michael Wondra, 25, of St. Croix, WI.  He was arrested on suspicion of animal mistreatment after he is “alleged” to have put a plastic spoon in a dog’s rectum which has resulted in the dog’s death.

Neighbors heard a dog’s yelping for a couple hours and finally someone went to check out what was going on only to find a 9-month-old golden lab with a spoon protruding from its rectum. When the police arrived they found an 8-inch plastic spoon with a bloody handle and the dog severely injured. The dog was transported to an emergency animal clinic in St. Paul and was found to have a punctured intestine. The injury was so severe that the dog had to be euthanized. Police arrested Wondra who resided at the home for intentional mistreatment to animals and as of Monday the St. Croix County District Attorney’s office had yet to review the case for possible charges against Wondra. No word whether the dog actually belonged to Wondra or not.

To read more: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/dog-dead-after-having-plastic-spoon-inserted-in-rectum

Neptune City New jersey man fined for beating pit bull

NEPTUNE CITY - An Ocean Township man was fined $1,000 after admitting to animal cruelty charges in court on Wednesday, according to Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief law enforcement officer for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Timothy Brown, 22, of Rustic Drive admitted to Municipal Court Judge Mark T. Apostolou that he beat his girlfriend's pit bull with a strap outside the Retro Fitness Center on West Sylvania Avenue around 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2010, Amato said. Retro Fitness gym members witnessed Brown beating the dog and called police, Amato added.

To read more Source: http://www.amatosgojuryu.com/articles/beat-pit.html

Kitten killed over video game Staunton, VA (US)


Defendant/Suspect: Bruce Jamar Walston
County: Augusta
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted

Police arrested a Staunton man late Monday night after he reportedly killed a kitten that interrupted his video game, according to an arrest report. Bruce Jamar Walston, 21, of 128 College Circle, Apt. 1, is charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and disorderly conduct. Staunton authorities were called to Walston's apartment at 9 p.m. after his girlfriend phoned 911. Police said Walston apparently became enraged when the woman's kitten disconnected his video game. Walston is accused of killing the kitten by hurling it against a wall.
A judge found 21-year-old Bruce Jamar Walston guilty of animal cruelty and disorderly conduct last fall. Monday, his attorney told a judge that he is withdrawing his appeal of those convictions. Walston was arrested last spring after police said he killed his girlfriend's kitten because it apparently disconnected his video game. Walston will serve six months in jail.
Source: nbc29.com
Read more: Pet-Abuse.Com - Animal Abuse Case Details: Kitten killed over video game - Staunton, VA (US) http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/17151/VA/US/#ixzz1GIyQqON7

Cat beaten to death with umbrella, DNA linked Brooklyn, NY (US)


Defendant/Suspect: Lordtyshon Garrett
Incident Date: Monday, Oct 12, 2009
Disposition: Convicted
Authorities are using DNA evidence to pursue a man who is accused of killing his mother-in-law's cat. Police say Lordtyshon Garrett, 31, terrorized the 9-pound cat by poking and beating her with an umbrella. Animal experts say 4-year-old Madea suffered injuries comparable to that of being hit by a car or falling from a high-rise building.
The incident occurred at the Brooklyn home of Garrett's mother-in-law, Deborah Bender, on Oct. 12. In an attempt to fight back, Madea reportedly bit and scratched the plastic umbrella. The ASPCA found the cat's DNA on the umbrella and also found some of Garrett's DNA at the crime scene. Authorities charge before the beat down, Garret initially lured the cat into the bathroom using food, closed the door and turned on the shower. Bender said Madea emerged drenched a short time later and had difficulty breathing. The cat was taken to the veterinarian's office the next day and put down because of the extent of the injuries.

Case Updates
DNA identified the umbrella that Lordtyshon Garrett of Manhattan used in 2009 to beat a cat, who sustained a punctured lung and died. Special Agent Deborah Ryan had saliva from the umbrella matched to the DNA of the victim, which, along with Dr. Reisman's testimony that the bite marks on the umbrella were defensive, helped clinch the case. Garrett, 33, was found guilty of aggravated cruelty, animal cruelty and criminal mischief and faces up to two years in prison.
Source: ASPCA - April 1, 2010
Update posted on Apr 1, 2011 - 9:16AM
Read more: Pet-Abuse.Com - Animal Abuse Case Details: http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/15982/NY/US/#ixzz1MQohqs7G

Here we go.  We have a loser, a failure, and a dead dog. The loser is Matt England.   In Lowell, North Carolina, his two dogs escaped a yard, he drags them down the road, he beats them, and he assaults a person who tried to intervene.  The dead dog is his Pit bull named Smokey.  He died after being dragged and beaten. The failure is the Gaston County Animal Control Officers.  After seeing England’s other dog (Scarface) bloody but still alive, they determined the dog did NOT need medical treatment and allowed the dog to remain at England’s home.

Matt England has serious anger issues and it’s clear that he is not going rein himself in anytime soon. England is charged with two counts of animal cruelty.

Scarface

There is an online petition available asking that Scarface be removed from Matt England’s home before there are two dead dogs. Scarface needs to be taken away to a safe place. http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/one-loser-one-failure-one-dead-dog-%E2%80%93-petition

3 cats abandoned in apartment, 1 dead
Middletown, NJ (US)

Incident Date: Sunday, Oct 31, 2010
County: Monmouth
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Bryan C. Maraza

A former township resident faces criminal charges for moving out of his Thousand Oaks Village apartment on Halloween and leaving behind three cats, one of which starved to death, authorities said Sunday.

Bryan C. Maraza, 36, who was being evicted from his apartment at 36 Thousand Oaks Drive, left without his three cats … Mommy, Daddy and Baby … on Oct. 31, according to Victor "Buddy'' Amato, chief law enforcement officer for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Amato said his office was alerted to the situation after a maintenance worker looked through the window of the vacant apartment Dec. 13 and noticed what appeared to be a dead animal. The worker immediately called police, who, in turn, called Amato's office. A MCSPCA investigator found Baby had starved to death and the other two cats were badly malnourished.

Case Updates
Bryan Maraza, 36, left three cats locked inside his apartment after he was evicted from 36 Thousand Oaks Drive in October, Amato said. Two of the cats starved to death, said Amato, who renamed the surviving short-hair domestic Fluffy. On Monday, Maraza pleaded gulity to three counts of animal cruelty, Amato said. Maraza was fined $1,750 plus the $390 cost of examining the two dead cats, Amato said.

Read more: Pet-Abuse.Com     http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/17105/NJ/US/#ixzz1DCiUZzM8

An off-duty police officer and his wife went to the Quail Run Community Dog Park in Severn, Maryland at about 6:30 p.m. with their leashed German shepherd.  At some point, Bear-Bear came over to the German shepherd to play.  When play got a little rough, the police officer told Bear-Bear’s guardian, (Stephen Kurinij), to remove his dog.  Before Stephen could react, the officer pulled out a gun, stepped back, and fired into Bear-Bear.   The pistol-packing jerk used a Glock 9mm with hollow-point bullets. 

Keith Elgin Shepherd

The moron who thinks *safety first* is packing a Glock on a trip to the leash-free dog park. In a bench trial, the judge found him guilty of animal cruelty and he received Probation Before Judgment.  Meaning Shepherd cannot appeal his conviction but he has the ability to expunge his record once judgment satisfied.  Punishment will be one year probation, 80 hours community service, and a $500 fine plus court costs. The $1000 fine for discharge of his firearm was suspended and only comes into play if he violates his probation. His legal troubles are not over. Bear-bear’s owners have filed a civil suit against him. He moved away from that community and left his rented town home trashed and owing the landlord $9,000.00. The Landlord filed suit and that trial has been scheduled for January 2011.

Original Story:

But Ryan and Rachel didn’t expect the evening would end being in an animal hospital and hearing there is nothing they could do to save their dying dog.

Oh, the police were called – by the dog killer. For the best account of the incident, please read Justice for Bear-Bear:  An Interview with his Family by Penny Blankenship of Meeshkaworld. 

To read More: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/justice-round-up-122110

By Andrea, on January 11th, 2010 | Comments (24)

One of the most unconscionable acts is to deliberately set fire to an animal shelter.  On December 20, around 4 PM, fire was discovered at the Southern Pines Animal Shelter of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The fire was contained quickly but not before the adoption office and two others were completely gutted.  Four cats perished in the fire. An investigation confirmed that the fire was a result of arson.

Robert Misseri, one of the founding members of Rescue Ink, contacted me directly and asked if I could spread the word about the fire at the Southern Pines Animal Shelter.  A bigger blow to the shelter was the arrest of the arsonist.  One of their own employees! Ricky Pierce is charged with arson and commercial burglary. The burglary charge stems from the theft of a computer hard drive from one of the kennel buildings.   Pierce worked for the shelter for about six months and was well-liked, but the staff stated he was angry at a recent change in his position.  That in itself is monstrous and horrifying.  Just think of the devastation and lost lives if this fire spread to the kennels where the rest of the animals were located.  The staff is heartbroken over the loss of their pets.

Source: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/justice-round-up-122110

Country Music Star Troy Gentry's Canned Hunt Video Released by Animal Rights Group.

The animal rights group Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) finally won a three year lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the release of a videotape of country singer Troy Gentry participating in a canned hunt. In 2004, Troy Gentry, of the band Montgomery Gentry, killed a tame bear named Cubby at the Minnesota Wildlife Connection, in Sandstone, MN owned by Lee Greenly. Greenly used animals on his preserve for wildlife photography. Unfortunately, when Cubby developed dental problems, Greenly decided to sell Cubby to Gentry for $4,650, rather than pay for any additional expenses Cubby’s healthcare would incur. Afterward he turned to the camera and said, “"We'll let him lay there a little bit, make sure he bleeds out good. It has been a long hunt. Had two beautiful days.”

He was fined $15,000 and received three months of probation. He also had to hand over Cubby’s stuffed body and the bow he used to kill him. In exchange, charges that he violated the Lacey Act, which bans possessing or transporting illegally obtained wildlife, were dropped. See a U-Tube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDsUx4PH5Aw    Or see the videos and read more:  http://www.care2.com/causes/animal-welfare/blog/country-music-star-troy-gentrys-canned-hunt/

This was issued after the fines were issued:   Did he do this because he was truly sorry - or because SHARK's video exposing the truth. Did he do this because he was truly sorry - or because SHARK's video exposing the truth. There's no one who feels as bad about this as I do.  I have beaten myself up about this over the years.  I made a mistake, a bad decision and it has been an embarrassment to both me and my family.  I have learned my lesson and have paid a huge price personally and professionally.  Since this happened, I know in my heart that I am a different and better person. I am not proud of what I did and I am truly sorry.  Troy Gentry

This writer says: Sorry Gentry, too little too late.

CONKLIN DAIRY FARMS GARY CONKLIN, BILLY JOE GREGG AND HIS CREW WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!   BILLY JOE GREGG WAS SENTENCED. NOT ENOUGH TIME IF YOU ASK ME FOR THE CRUELY THESE COWARDS DID.

Chained dog found dead, frozen to dog house Omaha, NE (US)

Yolanda Y. Glover
Case Updates
An Omaha woman plead guilty Friday morning on charges of felony animal cruelty. Yolanda Glover was scheduled to have started her bench trial before Judge Patrick Mullen, but instead plead guilty to reduced charges of animal abandonment, cruelty and neglect. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for one day already served. That's less than the five years in prison had she been convicted on the original charges.

Original Story:

Nebraska Humane Society officers found Glover's German shepherd "Tramp" frozen to death and chained to its doghouse on February 1st. A necropsy revealed it died of starvation and hypothermia. Officials believe the dog had been outside in freezing weather for two weeks without food or water. The German shepherd found frozen to the floor of his dog house. An examination showed the dog named 'Tramp' died of starvation and hypothermia.
"Obviously, the two weeks the dog was outside did not treat him well. Dogs need to be fed, given water and properly sheltered and this dog didn't have any of those resulting in a very grisly death for this animal." Investigators learned of the frozen dog from an anonymous tip on February 1.

Read more: Pet-Abuse.Com - Animal Abuse Case Details: Chained dog found dead, frozen to dog house - Omaha, NE (US) http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/16791/NE/US/#ixzz1AaIaz2x4

This was just senseless !! I wonder what he would have done if it was just the dog and no-one around?

Man Convicted of Killing Neighbor After Dog Urinates on His Lawn

Teen Facing Animal Cruelty, Dog fighting, and Drug Charges.

Fabian Henderson 

He tossed his dog, Oreo, off a six-story building breaking her two front legs and ribs.  Read the background story HERE.  On February 19, 2010, Fabian Henderson was sentenced to 6 months probation and mandatory job training program.  He was told that he could not “own” or be in a confined space with any companion animals for a period of 1 year.  The Judge altered that part of the sentence, to allow him to visit his mother, who apparently shares her son’s “love” of animals. If he gets arrested again during his probation or if he does not complete the mandatory job program, he is subject to a 2-year prison sentence.

Fabian Henderson was a “no show” for his first sentencing hearing and was taken into custody in early December 2009 and had remained in jail until he was released on February 19th.  He was jailed for disrespecting the court, but the punishment for felony animal cruelty is a short probation and a job training program.  Nice job there New York City.  Fabian Henderson is laughing and thumbing his nose in your direction.  The ASPCA never attended a single court appearance on Oreo’s behalf.  I guess they figured why should they.  After all, they killed her.

This smirking young man is Tyrik Clarence Cain, 18, of Hampton, VA and he’s now facing the following charges; one count of Animal Cruelty, one count of Organized Dogfighting and Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute.

Investigation into another animal abuse case in which two pitbulls were found in a dumpster led police to Cain. A search warrant turned up 7 chained pitbulls on the 800 blk. of W. Queen Street property. Police said along with injured dogs, they also found dog fighting paraphernalia on the property. “Some of them, not all of them, had injuries,” explained Cpl. Paula Ensley. “There were some of them that had injuries consistent with dog fighting.”   According to an affidavit for a search warrant filed at Hampton Circuit Court, the two dead female dogs found in January had been shot in the head and had multiple wounds consistent with dog fighting. 

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Firefighter David Santuomo Kills 2 Dogs So He Can Go On Vacation. This Guy Is A Piece Of Work

August 25, 2010

   His two dogs put a damper on his cruise plans so instead of boarding them, he shoots them.  He was sentenced to 18 months in jail, all but 90 days suspended to be served on weekends over a two year period, $4500 restitution, $150 in fines, 200 hours community service, possess no firearms over the next 5 years, and write a letter of apology to a firefighters magazine and to the local paper, the Columbus Dispatch. This time, he will spend 30 days in jail.  In 2007, Santuomo was disciplined for allowing his basic Emergency Medical Technician license to expire. The license is required by the state of Ohio and his union contract.  In addition, an internal affairs investigation on the animal cruelty charge found that Santuomo sent a threatening text message to a fellow firefighter because he thought a Columbus police officer had turned him.  The message said, “You realize that there is a funeral in CPD’s future.” http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/justice-round-up-82510

Huge Man  6′1″  530 lbs. Beat Tiny Puppy to Death During Argument with Girlfriend.

Yes, we have yet another winner here.  This is Dwayne R. Johnson, 34, Madison, WI.  This beast and yes, I do mean beast; 6′1″, 530 lbs., decided during an argument with his girlfriend on December 14 over the ownership of a puppy, that if he couldn’t have it, no one would.  He then proceeded to beat the tiny 4-6 week old female pitbull puppy to death with a large flashlight.

In a brazen theft on January 19 at about 3:30 am, two men broke into the Cool School for Dogs in Johnson City, TN and stole 12 dogs and slashed an employee.

Abby Toll Taped Puppy to Fridge to Get Back at Boyfriend. She had a temper tantrum at her sentencing.

She had quite the tantrum after being convicted of animal cruelty, still blaming it all on her BF at the time, Bryan Beck.   Abby Toll cried when sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years of probation. She was also ordered to perform 200 hours of community service, pay $771 in restitution, and have no contact with animals while she is on probation.  She is also required to attend classes for domestic violence, mental health and anger management. She was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs.  She was released early on July 30 2010 for good behavior and for going to classes in jail and staying out of trouble.

http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/justice-round-up-82510

Steven Romero was sentenced today to the maximum prison term of three years.  Romero was also ordered to pay a $500 fine, and $343.68 in restitution to the owners of Buddy. This makes Romero’s 11th felony conviction. Eleven felony convictions!  How many more before he escalates up the food chain to human beings? At the sentencing today, the prosecutor stated that two days before Romero killed Buddy, he had threatened to kill two other dogs.  He got into a money dispute with the dog’s owners and told the owner that if she didn’t pay up, he would start by killing her two dogs and then kill her.  His threats were laced with profanities.

This was the original story: By Admin - Deanna

On December 30th 2009 a male German shepherd/blue heel mix dog was found dead with a rope around it’s neck and dumped on the Colorado National Monument. It was a crime that shocked the community. The dog, Buddy, had evidently been tied to a vehicle and forced to run then when he could no longer keep up, he was dragged for three miles, suffering, tortured and strangled then tossed like garbage. Tracks in the snowed show the cruel story.

Romero’s Sister Arrested and Charged with Felony Theft

Romero’s sister, Melissa Lockhart, 32, is now facing felony theft charges for stealing Buddy the day before her brother killed the dog. Buddy and another dog were taken from the back of a pickup that belonged to his owners. “She indicated three different stories to me, none of which were feasible,” Delta Police Sgt. Brad Lamb said.

If you'd like to read more: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/justice-for-buddy-dog-stolen-tortured-dragged-to-death-petition-vide.

Pet dog shot in Toledo Ohio while in a cage !

Lawrence Mick and Adam Collins 

Lawrence Mick

  They took turns shooting Sarge, Mick’s dog, as he howled in terror while he was in a cage. Lawrence Mick appeared in court on July 20 and pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges.  He emphatically stated that it was his friend, Adam Collins who shot Sarge.  And Adam Collins emphatically stated that it was Lawrence Mick that shot Sarge.  Doesn’t surprise me one bit.  Creeps like these two will turn on their friends in a heartbeat.  Lawrence Mick has a drug conviction and is prohibited from using a firearm.  He has been charged with a third-degree felony for allegedly using the weapon. If convicted, he could be sentenced to one to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.   His other charges are obstructing official business, discharging a firearm, inducing panic, and cruelty to animals.  These are misdemeanors for which he can be sentenced to no more than six months in prison and a $1,000 fine for each conviction.  His next court appearance is August 2. Adam Collins already pleaded no contest and was found guilty of cruelty to animals, inducing panic, giving false information to a police officer, and discharging a firearm. He was released on his own recognizance. Lawrence Mick got 60 days in jail

Orgignal Case:

Lawrence Mick

Adam Collins

Both Mick and Collins were arraigned this past Monday in Toledo Municipal Court. Lawrence Mick is charged with cruelty to animals, discharging a firearm, inducing panic, obstructing official business, and having weapons after previously being convicted on drug charges.  He is to appear July 19 in Toledo Municipal Court.  Adam Collins pleaded no contest and was found guilty of cruelty to animals, inducing panic, giving false information to a police officer, and discharging firearms.

If you would like to read more or help: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/another-pet-dog-shot-in-toledo#more-7030

Sarge’s future is uncertain.  He started being aggressive at the Lucas County Dog Pound. Unfortunately, Sarge has demonstrated unprovoked and unpredictable aggressive behavior.  He will not be adopted to the public. The Humane Society is still evaluating whether he is a candidate for transfer to a rescue or sanctuary.

Tyson was not hit by a car.  He was shot twice, once through the eye and once through his chest.  Luckly the bullets managed to miss major artery and organs.  But two .45 bullets remain lodged in his front right leg. On the same night, the police did get a 911 call regarding a dog.  Police say that Eric Skowron (who lives down the street from the Lucks) called 911 the night of the incident to say he had “shot a dog several times that was attacking his dog.”  But the responding officers didn’t find any injuries on Skowron’s dog. Eric Skowron shot a dog.  And Josh Luck had a bleeding dog that had been shot.  And if you didn’t know either dog well you might say that Tyson could have been the threat to Skowron’s dog,  putting together what little information you have so far.

Until surveillance video revealed the truth.

 Josh Luck’s neighbor has surveillance video around his home. It shows two suspects, a male and female, in Josh’s driveway. The male suspect pets Tyson, then the two pull off in a black car. Moments later, the car comes back, the female suspect gets out of the car, goes into the backyard and steals Tyson. The video shows the female suspect walking the dog and the male suspect driving down the street. Twenty minutes later, Tyson stumbles, limps, then collapses in the front yard.  It’s all here on the surveillance video.

Tyson’s even has a Facebook.  Facebook users can join his support page, Tending for Tyson.

Eric Skowron also has a Facebook.  And a Myspace.  It’s reported he works for Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant, and has been bragging about shooting a dog to his coworkers and Facebook friends.  Looks like there is going to be quite the meltdown in Eric Skowron’s miserable twisted life.  And his skank, Alisha King, needs to have her butt kicked to the moon for following along with her cowardly shithead boyfriend.

Tiara Davis

She kicked the crap out of her little dog in the Grant House elevator.  She’s 200 pounds of – I don’t know what – against a 9 pound Pomeranian.  Read Deanna’s story here. She plead guilty to disorderly conduct and agreed to complete 12 weeks of anger management classes and 100 hours of community service. As part of her plea, Davis promised she would not own another pet for at least five years.  Davis will only serve jail time,  a maximum of 15 days, if she violates the terms of her agreement. Disorderly Conduct. Fifteen days. I guess it didn’t help when the prosecutor burst out laughing in court while reading her alleged police statements into the record just this past April.   Note to all prosecutors out there.  Do not laugh when presenting animal cruelty charges to the court.  Judges may not appreciate your version of decorum.

Caught on Tape, Man Kicks, Tortures Little Dog In New York Elevator

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Chris Grant
Hey everyone, check out the tough guy as he viciously kicks and tortures his girlfriend’s little 12-lb dog in an elevator at Grant Houses in Morningside Heights.  This tough guy is 21-year-old Chris Grant of Manhattan, NY and the little dog is Chuvie-Duvi, his girlfriend’s Pom/Chi mix.

Case Updates: May 12th 2010
A man caught on video violently kicking a small dog pleaded guilty to animal cruelty on Tuesday and was sentenced to three months in jail.

This is why we need tougher laws and the Animal Welfare Act Law passed.

Brooklyn man convicted in vicious attack on puppy; dog died after brutal 'disciplining'. Ramsey only gets 4 months in jail.

                

The battered five-month-old puppy Junior is treated at animal hospital for the injuries that later killed him.

Dudley Ramsay is found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty for killing his 5-month-old dachsund, Junior. A Brooklyn man could go to jail for two years after being convicted Friday of beating to death a dachsund puppy who was "insubordinate" during a bath. Dudley Ramsay, 25, was found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty for smashing 5-month-old Junior against the side of the tub - breaking six of his tiny ribs and damaging his lungs and liver. "It's disturbing, especially because of the age of the dog and the breed of the dog," the ASPCA'S Joseph Pentangelo said of the October 2006 incident.

"I don't understand why anybody has pets and then does something like this." The 270-pound ironworker waited hours on before bringing the 11-pound calico-colored puppy to a vet. By then, it was too late and the doctor notified animal control officials. Ramsay later admitted to ASPCA Special Agent Richard Ryan that he was "disciplining" the dog and that a second dachshund puppy, named Viola, had died at his hands and was buried in a neighbor's yard, court papers show. He was acquitted of killing Viola but convicted of felony animal cruelty after a bench trial by Justice Michael Gary. "The severity of the injuries he inflicted, the number of blows, the amount of force it took to cause these injuries combined with his admitted brutality and rage speak volumes about his intent," prosecutor Lisa Berk told the judge.

Horse dragged to death behind truck in  Sumner, NE USA.

Amanda Todd

Had a great time one night drinking alcohol and using cocaine.  Then little Miss Party threw her roommates dog against the wall.  The dog’s blood was splattered on the wall and teeth were scattered on the floor.  Read the original article HERE.  She was sentenced to 18 months probation, 50 hours of community service and must pay $2,581 to cover the cost of the dog’s death.  She faces up to eight months in prison should she not abide by the terms of her probation. At the time, little Miss Party worked as a dog groomer, but when the animal cruelty charges were filed, she got fired.  She is still working as a dog groomer but now in Connecticut. Superior Court Judge Andy Cromer made this remark when he sentenced Todd:  “What you do the rest of your life will make up for this… I hope.” That’s all fine and good Your Honor, but for the rest of us, we’ll just file Amanda Todd with the rest of them in the trash barrel.

Puppy set on fire, left to die Greensboro, NC (US)
3/1/10

Defendant/Suspect: LaShawn Demaro Whitehead
Disposition: Convicted

A shocking case of animal cruelty was finally solved in North Carolina and a man was arrested for burning a dog and leaving it to die. That man's mother though said that he didn't mean to do it.
LaShawn Whitehead, 20, confessed Monday to burning the 3-month-old shepherd pit bill mix and leaving it to die in Greenfield Park in Greensboro, N.C. in late August 2009.

Now the puppy, who's been named Susie, is recovering at a foster family's house from her injuries, which include burns covering more than 60 percent of its body, missing ears, teeth, and a broken jaw.

The Greensboro News & Record reported that Whitehead has been charged with felony animal cruelty and burning personal property. He is being held at the Guilford County jail in Greensboro on a $5,000 bond. His first court appearance is set for Tuesday.

Case Update
The man who beat and set a mixed-breed pit bull puppy on fire last August received six to eight months in prison for the act in court Monday afternoon. Lashawn Whitehead, 21, pleaded guilty to burning personal property and felony animal cruelty. The dog, later named Susie, was found near death in Greenfield Park in south Greensboro by a man walking his dogs on Aug. 20. The dog was covered in maggots, had burns over 60 percent of her body and had a broken jaw and teeth.  Whitehead turned himself in and admitted to the crime in November.
Source: News-record.com - Mar 1, 2010
Update posted on Mar 8, 2010 - 2:02PM

Read more: Pet-Abuse.Com - Animal Abuse Case Details: Puppy set on fire, left to die - Greensboro, NC (US) http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/16140/NC/US/#ixzz1JistwK2U

Wonderful new about Susie: 

About Susie’s Law:

Outraged citizens embarked on a statewide campaign to get the sentences toughened.  It was fast-tracked through the North Carolina State Senate and the House of Representatives and reclassifies the “malicious abuse, torture or killing” of an animal as a Class H felony.  In addition, Susie’s Law also makes it a higher-level felony for intentional starvation of an animal.

On June 24, 2010, with Susie looking on, North Carolina’s Governor Bev Perdue signed Susie’s Law which went into effect December 1, 2010.  Now with Susie’s Law, there are serious penalties ahead for animal abusers.  The new law will make malicious abuse or torture of animals punishable by up to 10 years behind bars.  Even for first time offenders.

To read more: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/susie%E2%80%99s-law-tested#more-7644

Bobby Loggins, who last summer, punched his five-month-old American Bulldog 30 times in the face – killing it, has been convicted of Animal Torture.  In Iowa, Animal Torture is an aggravated misdemeanor that carries a sentence of up to two years in prison.  Just this past Friday, Judge Gary E. Wenell sentenced Bobby Loggins to 365 days in jail but suspended 335 days of that sentence and credited Loggins for time already served.  He only spends 30 days in jail.

Bobby Loggins has been labeled a “habitual offender” by consistently driving while his license was suspended/revoked.  Keywords here:  Habitual Offender. In addition to jail time, Loggins must pay a $625 fine and $300 to the Iowa Department of Corrections. He will also reimburse the Woodbury County Jail $50 for each day he is incarcerated. Loggins is required to undergo substance abuse counseling and a psychological evaluation. Loggins will be on probation for 18 months upon his release.

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Puppy severely beaten, resulting in death by a Firemen Chief.

County: Riverside, CA (US)

Charges: Felony CTA Disposition: Convicted

Glynn Johnson

The retired Assistant Fire Chief that was trying to help his neighbors by returning their dog, Karley, to their yard.  Johnson’s idea of helping was to beat Karley so severely with a rock she had to be euthanized. Glynn Johnson got:

Woman Throws a Puppy into Oncoming Traffic

By Andrea, on February 27th, 2010 |

Danielle Graham

This came to a quick close, but it will piss you off.   This is the woman who threw her boyfriend’s dog into a busy street, where it was hit by a car and killed.  Then asked for a hug.  Pleaded no contest to an animal cruelty charge and was placed on three years probation. Prosecutors dropped a second count of battery with injury on a peace officer.  That’s it.

http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/justice-round-up-41310

Graham lashed out at the dog because she was upset that her boyfriend, Hakeem Funtua, had told her to stay behind and watch the puppy while the rest of the family was going to pick up his 12-year-old twin sisters from school.  All of a sudden she grabs the puppy by the leash and flings him into traffic.  Then she had the nerve to hold out her arms to her stunned boyfriend for a hug.  A hug? 

If you'd like to read more: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/woman-throws-a-puppy-into-oncoming-traffic.

Broken Arrow man found guilty in dog-hanging case in Oklahoma.

NewsOK.com - 19th Feb 2010

Tulsa County jurors found a Broken Arrow man guilty Thursday of an animal-cruelty charge involving an allegation that he used a rope to hang a dog on his property. Tulsa County jurors found a Broken Arrow man guilty Thursday of an animal-cruelty charge involving an allegation that he used a rope to hang a dog on his property. George Henry Roberts , 61, was fined $3,500 but was sentenced to no time in jail or prison upon being convicted of the felony offense.