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Branford animal shelter credits public's help in kitten dumping case arrest
A Branford man is in jail, accused of leaving four kittens in a dumpster back in August. The town’s animal shelter says only one of the kittens survived.
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Branford animal shelter credits public's help in kitten dumping case arrest
A Branford man is in jail, accused of leaving four kittens in a dumpster back in August. The town’s animal shelter says only one of the kittens survived. “She’s absolutely spunky and bouncing around and she kind of looks like a baby raccoon with her little fur all spiky in the back and stands up,” Laura Burban, director of...
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Watertown man arrested for animal cruelty after cat dies, dog hurt in his care: police
A Watertown man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after police found a cat dead in his care. The police department said they were made aware of injuries to the dog, which is a hound mix. Officers also found his cat dead. According to police, the cat sustained significant injuries which led to its death. Animal control officers took…
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Senior Defense Department official charged with helping run dogfights
Frederick D. Moorefield Jr., the Pentagon’s deputy chief information officer, and co-defendant Mario Flythe were charged with helping to run a dogfighting ring in Maryland.
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‘We want justice for Pete': Beloved Las Vegas peacock fatally shot by bow and arrow
Animal Protection Services officers are investigating the death of the peacock, which belonged to a resident in a small gated neighborhood but had come to be accepted as the neighborhood pet throughout the years.
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Pennsylvania woman abandons dog in airport parking lot after being told she couldn't fly with pet, police say
Police in Pennsylvania said a woman abandoned her pet at Pittsburgh International Airport after airline staff informed her it needed to be in a crate to board the plane.
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New details in shocking deadly stabbing of dog at Central Park
Dog owners in New York City are horrified and on alert after a dog was stabbed and killed in Central Park following an argument between two canine owners. Now the owner of the dog that was put down is sharing what he says happened.
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Man stabs pit bull to death in Central Park after argument between dog walkers
A man stabbed a pit bull to death following a quarrel with the dog’s owner in New York City’s Central Park, officials said.
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Investigation in Massachusetts Underway After Multiple Rabbits Were Found Shot With Arrows
Police in Needham, Massachusetts, are investigating after multiple rabbits have been shot with arrows. One family who found an injured rabbit in their yard this week is speaking out in hopes of spreading awareness and catching whomever is responsible. Fifth-grader Teddy Cooper and his mom spotted one with an arrow through its back in their yard earlier this week. “At…
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Animal Control Officer Placed on Leave Amid Investigation at Beacon Falls Farm
An animal control officer has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into concerns about the welfare of animals at a farm in Beacon Falls. Patrick Dionne, who is the Beacon Falls animal control officer and also works as an animal control officer in Waterbury, is on paid administrative leave in Waterbury based on his involvement with the Beacon…
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Nearly 100 Sheep Seized After Animal Cruelty Accusations Against Beacon Falls Farm
Nearly 100 sheep were seized following an investigation into concerns about the welfare of animals at a farm in Beacon Falls. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) said a complaint filed against the farm revealed “animal welfare concerns, including unsuitable living conditions, excess growth of wool causing skin conditions and bald patches, as well as lameness due to overgrown hooves.”…
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Man Charged for Abusing, Killing Cat in Fairfield Has Been Arrested Again: Police
Police have arrested a Fairfield man for a second time on animal abuse charges after allegedly killing another cat in October 2022. Police previously said the man was arrested for allegedly assaulting and abusing a cat, which ultimately died of its injuries. Authorities said 39-year-old Raymond Neuberger was re-arrested on Monday on new animal cruelty charges and was released on…
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California Man Caught on Video Hurling Dog Over Razor Wire Fence
An arrest warrant was issued for a man who was caught on video dumping a dog at a cell tower in Winchester.
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Hazmat Team Finds 180 Animals Inside NJ Puppy Mill, 2 Dogs Dead
A New Jersey residence has been condemned and its residents arrested after law enforcement uncovered an active “puppy mill” with 180 animals caged inside, police announced Saturday. An anonymous complaint first alerted police to the home off Arrowhead Park Drive in Brick Township Friday evening. Two patrol officers responded to the home around 7:30 p.m. and met with the homeowners…
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Three Arrested in Winsted Cat Hoarding Case Face Judge
This past June, police and animal control say they removed nearly 200 cats from a Winchester home. On Wednesday, three people who lived in that home faced a judge on charges of animal cruelty and risk of injury to a minor. James and Laura Thomen, along with Marissa O’Brien, face 106 counts of animal cruelty and two counts of risk…
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3 People Face Judge on Animal Cruelty Charges
Three people who were arrested in connection with a case of hoarding involving more than 150 cats in Winsted faced a judge on Wednesday.
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Man Arrested After Abusing, Killing Cat in Fairfield: Police
Fairfield Police have arrested a man that’s accused of assaulting and abusing a cat, which ultimately died of its injuries. Officers said they received a report from an emergency veterinarian clinic that they were caring for a cat that was suffering from injuries that appeared to be suspicious. Investigators said the cat was covered in a liquid that was...
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Two Dogs Rescued From Naugatuck Training Facility Now Working With State Police
Two dogs that were allegedly abused at a training facility in Naugatuck earlier this year have now joined the state police as comfort support dogs.
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Court Documents Detail Alleged Animal Cruelty by Horse Trainer at Portland Farm
A horse trainer at White Birch Farm in Portland is facing over a dozen animal cruelty charges after abuse was brought to light by multiple patrons, according to court documents. Officials said 30-year-old Alexis Wall, of East Hampton, worked with many horses at the farm. Court documents show that Portland Animal Control received an anonymous letter in May stating that…
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Reward Offered for Information After Person Dumped Kittens in Southington
Officials are looking for information leading to the arrest of a person that dumped six kittens in Southington. Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates said they’re offering a $1,500 reward. The kittens appear to have been found in a cage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Southington Animal Control at 860-628-8053.