Animal Abuse News

Reward offered for info on mutilated dog
KPTV.com
Aggravated animal abuse (defined as maliciously killing or intentionally or knowingly torturing an animal) is a felony in Oregon, punishable by up to five years in jail. Spot's case is now being investigated by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. ...
$2500 reward offered in fatal stabbing, mutilation of Happy Valley family's dogOregonLive.com

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Gov. Jerry Brown bans sidewalk sales of puppies, kittens
Los Angeles Times
SB 917 also sets tougher penalties for those convicted of animal abuse or cruelty, allowing a maximum jail sentence of one year in cruelty cases and a fine of up to $20000. Sen. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) said the goal of his bill is to improve conditions ...
California prohibits sidewalk pet salesExaminer.com

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Mutton Busting: Child and Animal Abuse?
Care2.com
Some parents think it's just like a child getting hurt in a baseball or football game when they fall off the sheep and that it builds character, others think it's child abuse. Personally, I think it's child abuse and simultaneous animal abuse and it's ...

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Decision on gators put off until Friday
Columbia Daily Tribune
Henderson faces 17 misdemeanor criminal charges for animal abuse, neglect and failing to register "dangerous wild animals" with law enforcement. He contends his alligators are tame and he travels the country displaying the animals, often dressing them ...

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A dog turned in to the Blount County Animal Care Center last week with serious chemicals burns on his back was not a victim of torture. That's according to investigators looking into suspicions the pit bull had been abused.

Dead dogs found in box along roadside; dog fighting suspected
WIS
"Year-round, those deputies investigate allegations of animal abuse including dog fighting, cockfighting, maltreatment of horses, other livestock or pets," Lieutenant Baker said. The incident has been making waves on the Internet, with a posting on ...

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USA Today
Pet Talk: Portraits paint the scope of dog euthanasia
USA Today
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Blue Dog Democrats Send Letter to President Obama Urging Continued Opposition ...
PR Newswire (press release)
In the letter, the Representatives also encouraged the President to instead look for Medicare savings by focusing on program integrity and rooting out fraud and abuse. They also credited the home healthcare community for its proposals of thoughtful ...

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Dog 'given priority' over child
BBC News
He accepted exposing the child to risk of harm from the dog, often when he was not there. His client had been very much a "hands off" father, he said. Debra White, for the mother, said the couple were now separated following periods of domestic abuse. ...

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Nine-year-old boy faces animal cruelty charges for killing puppy
Examiner.com
Others wonder what will become of this youngster as proof from psychologists and criminal investigators link animal cruelty to abuse against humans. "So often it starts with the abuse of defenseless animals; then goes to hurting other children, ...
Boy, 9, Accused Of Cruelty, Killing Dogs13WHAM-TV

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The Nation, Pakistan
PETA: Manhunt on for producers of animal fetish videos in PHL
GMANews.TV
Victor and Dorma Ridon were charged with violating Section 6 of Republic Act (RA) 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, on top of violating Section 9 of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and ...
Philippine Pair Charged Over Animal Torture VideosJakarta Globe
PETA-Asia offers reward for info on Filipino “crush video” producersExaminer.com

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PETA: Manhunt on for producers of animal fetish videos
GMANews.TV
Victor and Dorma Ridon were charged with violating Section 6 of Republic Act (RA) 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, on top of violating Section 9 of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and ...

Blount Co. SPCA investigating possible dog abuse case
WBIR-TV
Investigators with the Blount County Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are looking into a possible case of dog abuse after a pit bull was brought to the Blount County Animal Center with a massive open wound down his spine. ...

Last Thursday night, more than 50 sled dogs were killed at the Nicaya Kennel in Joliet when their trainer, and operator of the kennel, shot ...

30-year prison term for Duluth ex-con in sex abuse case
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Todd Richard Franik parked and waited for the tiny girl with the small dog to get closer. A violent ex-convict, he'd spent more than 22 of the past 25 years behind bars, but, on an August day in Duluth less than a year after his release, ...
Duluth man sentenced to 30 years for taking girl, 13, across state lines to ...Daily Journal
30-Year Sentence for KidnapperWDIO-TV
Duluth Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Taking a 13-Year-Old Girl Across State ...Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release)
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A badly injured dog dropped off at the Blount County Animal Shelter prompted an abuse investigation. Volunteers have started a fundraising effort to save his life.

Trooper bitten by dog during foot chase
Herald and News
... the OSP trooper was between the suspect and the dog," said Lt. Mark Carlson with the city police and the biting incident. 1 Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. 2 Don't Threaten or Abuse. ...

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30-Year Sentence for Kidnapper
WDIO-TV
DULUTH - A man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for taking a 13-year-old Duluth girl across state lines with the intent to sexually abuse her. Todd Richard Franik had pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transportation of a minor ...
Duluth Man Sentenced To 30 Yrs For Kidnapping 13 Yr Old GirlNorthland's NewsCenter
Duluth man sentenced to 30 years for taking girl, 13, across state lines to ...Daily Journal
Minn. Man Sentenced For Abducting, Assaulting GirlWISC Madison

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Lawmen: Man faces charges after his dog attacks chickens
Houston Herald
A Houston man faces charges for failing to control his dog that was attacking a neighbor's chickens, authorities said. Clifford G. Norris, 29, of 17690 Brushy Creek Road in Houston, was issued a citation for animal abuse - failure to maintain adequate ...

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Former County Deputy Randy Taylor  and Former State Road Worker Adam Decker are charged with second degree animal cruelty.