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10.28.02
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Horses | Recovering; Horses have had blood taken, their tails and manes cut, and some have been sexually assaulted. Two horses' tails were hacked off, inflicting an injury to the spine of one horse. | Witchcraft
linked to series of attacks on horses (10.28.02) The Herald Britian Accused: Unknown |
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10.25.02
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Pig | Deceased;
beaten with a flashlight, then sawed in half with a hacksaw. Half
of the pig was thrown in a pool and half was thrown onto the roof
of a gas station. |
Trappe
teen accused of punching witness: Kemp Jelich previously charged with
animal cruelty (10.25.02) The Star Democrat Easton, MD Accused: Kemp B. Jelich, 19 |
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10.28.02
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Family
dog, small brownish-black dog |
Deceased;
a bag was tied around the dog's neck, then the live animal was put
in the microwave and it was turned on. A police report indicates officers
examined the microwave, and found evidence that seemed to indicate
the dog had been put inside the oven. |
Man
accused of microwaving girlfriend's dog (10.28.02) Ananova Springfield, IL Accused: Everette S Howze, 41 Possible charge: Animal abuse-aggravated cruelty |
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10.25.02
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Kitten Kitten is available for adoption at the Puyallup Animal Shelter at 253-841-5595 |
Rescued;
in an attempt to drown the kitten who was inside a trap, which was
lowered into the water. The lid was placed on the can. A brick was
placed on top of the lid and the can was covered with a tarp and other
material. |
Puyallup
man charged with kitten cruelty (10.25.02) The News Tribune Puyallup, WA Accused: Donald Broeker Charge: 2nd degree animal cruelty |
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10.25.02
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Chicken | Deceased;
chicken stolen from an area farm was killed as a result of being raped
by Bessigano. |
Valparaiso
man guilty of cruelty (10.25.02) Post-Tribune Valparaiso, IN Convicted: Michael Bessigano, 32 Priors: Previous conviction for animal cruelty and theft. |
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10.24.02
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Tiger, a kitten | Deceased;
the kitten's head was blow off by fireworks. Defendent spent 3 wks in a detention facility awaiting psychological evaluation and spent the last 4 months on house arrest. |
Boy
sentenced in killing of kitten (10.24.02) |
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10.24.02
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Guinea
pig |
Deceased;
starved and dissected (postmortem). |
Oxnard
man guilty of starving pet: Defendant wins acquittal on torture
charge (10.24.02) |
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10.24.02
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Lucky,
a Rottweiler |
Euthanized; Lucky was punched, then chained to a recycling bin and hit repeatedly around the head with a piece of metal pipe. He was then thrown down an embankment and left it to die. He suffered severe head and facial injuries, 2 deep gashes to the head, skull fractures, blindness and swelling. Some injuries had bled for 8 days. Despite extensive medical intervention, he had to be euthanized 12 days later. | ACT
first: man jailed for bashing his dog (10.24.02) The Canberra Times Symonston, AU Convicted: Mark Drover, 29 Charge: 1 count animal cruelty Sentence: 3 months in jail (max sentence could have been of one year in jail, a $10,000 fine or both) |
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10.24.02
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12
Cats  Photo Courtesy of WRTC-TV |
Deceased;
12 cats have reportedly died after drinking a mixture of water and
antifreeze placed in a man's front yard. |
Neighbors
Claim Man Poisoning Area Cats (10.24.02) WRTC-TV Indianapolis, IN Accused: Undisclosed |
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10.24.02
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Cat |
Deceased; cat was killed by being thrown it into a ceiling fan, hanged with an electric cord and hit with a metal bar. |
Teens
Plead Guilty to Cat Cruelty (10.24.02) |
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10.24.02
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X,
a family pit bull Photo Courtesy of The News Journal Caregiver: Angel Garcia |
Deceased;
the dog was allegedly shot by the handler of a county K-9 after the
dog got loose from his collar and approached the K-9. A spokesperson
for the county police indicated that the handler feared the dog would
attach the K-9, while civilian witnesses indicate they saw no aggressive
actions by either dog. |
Owner
disputes police shooting of his dog (10.24.02) The News Journal Delaware Accused: K-9 Officer/Handler |
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10.23.02
Updated 10.28.02 |
11
cats |
Deceased; 3 cats were shot
and 8 others were poisoned with antifreeze. |
Reward
may spur action in killing of cats in Plainfield |
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10.23.02
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A red-tailed
hawk "They said 'We're just playing, we're just playing,'" Woods recalled. The brothers told Woods they had used firecrackers to set the hawk on fire. They rode off and, laughing, assured her they'd do it again if given the chance. |
Euthanized;
the bird was set on fire, urinated on, tied to a bicycle and dragged
down the street. The hawk suffered a broken leg, a damaged wing, and
much of the body was burned; he was euthanized due to the severity
of the injuries. |
Teens
Arrested In Bird Torture (10.23.02) Newsday.com Medford, NY Accused: 2 boys, age 14 & 15 Charge: Misdemeanor torturing an animal |
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10.23.02
Updated 07.07.03 |
Sweetie
Poo, a 2-yr-old, 10-lb white toy poodle (right) Photo Courtesy of WBAL-TV Caregivers: Sheri Divver and George France |
Deceased;
pick-ax was swung at the dog, hitting her in the side and throwing
her up in the air killing her. When officers arrived, the accused
had blood on his pants and was still holding the pickax. |
Jury:
Adger 'Not Guilty' Of Dog Killing (06.27.03) City man, 45, is accused of killing couple's dog
with pickax (10.23.02) Man Accused
Of Killing Dog With Pickax (10.23.02) |
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10.23.02
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Thumper,
7-year-old Manx cat Other Parties Involved Cat's Caregiver: Kathy Matlock, 44 Local Org: Spokanimal CARE |
Deceased;
cat's eyes had been poked out and his body was cut in half. A drill
bit and circular saw containing blood and fur were found on and near
the residence where Thumper's body was found. |
Suspect
not boyfriend, cat owner says (10.23.02) |
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10.21.02
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Cat |
Deceased;
Matsubara, severed an ear and the tail of a cat with scissors and
strangled the animal with a wire at an apartment. He then posted images
from the act on an Internet site. |
Internet
cat torturer gets slap on the wrist (10.21.02) |
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10.21.02
Updated 10.25.02 |
Cat |
Deceased; the cat was wired to a fence. The cat's paw was ripped off, and he was pelted with concrete blocks. A Houston veterinarian who specializes in injuries to animals conducted a necropsy. The veterinarian found that cat did not have any puncture wounds and didn’t die from an animal attack--the cat died from blood loss. Parents of the boys claim the cat was already dead and continue to speculate that a dog killed the cat. |
Quanell:
Media unfairly portraying children (10.25.02) Boys
charged in torture and stoning of cat (10.22.02) Six
boys face animal cruelty charges after attacking cat in Galveston
(10.21.02) Father:
Sons Not To Blame For Cat's Death (10.24.02) |
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10.21.02
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Neighbor's Dog, labrador retriever Other
Parties Involved |
Deceased;
dog was allegedly beaten to death with a baseball bat. Then allegedly
his throat was slit and the animal was tossed over an embankment. |
Knox
Man Denies Cruelty Charges (10.21.02) WKYT-TV Knox, KY Accused: Thomas Brown III |
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10.11.02
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Lucky,
a black, 41-pound mutt |
Rescued;
a man tried to drown the Labrador mix puppy in the fountain as a horrified
lunch crowd looked on. |
Man
charged with trying to kill dog on Green (10.11.02) DailyNews.c Morristown, CT Accused: Richard Lukeski, 50 |
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09.30.02
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Bear, a 4-month-old Pomeranian | Deceased; dog drowned in a plastic cooler filled with water under what are being treated as suspicious circum-stances. | In
a bizarre case, Lansdale man's arrested for killing puppy (09.28.02) Philadelphia Daily News Lansdale, PA Accused: Luke D. Myers, 21 |
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09.30.02
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Cat |
Deceased;
cat was allegedly grabbed by the accused, thrown in an oven and cooked
alive until the building filled with smoke and the smell of burned
flesh causing residents to flee the building. |
Cat
Abuse Court Appearance (08.27.02) |
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09.30.02
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Cat | Deceased;
the cat died after being tied to a tire and tossed it in the waters
of the Inner Harbor area. |
Teen
sentenced for cat killing (09.17.02) Teen
gets jail time in death of cat (09.17.02) |
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09.30.02
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A gray fox and 4 squirrels | Deceased;
A large gray fox was hung by rope and 4 dead squirrels were also found.
One was nailed to a stop sign, another was smashed and 2 were found
hanging from trees. Investigators believe the fox was probably "road
kill" but the squirrels appeared to have been shot. |
Dead
animals, flag defile school (09.27.02) The Times Plus Monroe, WI Accused: No leads |
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09.30.02
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Goat |
Unknown;
found bleating loudly while the accused was allegedly caught by villagers
in the act sexually abusing the animal. |
Goat
sex: Cruelty rap possible (09.30.02) News24.com Polokwane, S Africa Accused: Dingaan Rammala, 40 |
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09.30.02
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Trooper, mix-hound puppy
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Recovering;
burned with a blow torch. |
Burned-dog
case provokes outrage (09.30.02) Dayton Daily News Eaton, OH Accused: Unknown |
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09.30.02
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Puppy | Deceased;
A summons filed against Markham said she stabbed a puppy in the heart
with a needle--called intra-cardiac euthanasia -- without administering
a sedative or painkiller as required by law. |
Animal
Shelter Officials Charged With Animal Cruelty (09.25.02) Animal
shelter officials charged with animal cruelty (09.25.02) |
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09.30.02
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Sadie,
6- to 8-month-old pit bull |
Deceased;
a young female pit bull "owned" by the 17-year-old was allegedly
beaten to death with a pickax in what the police describe as a gruesome
act of animal abuse. |
Pair
face charges in killing of pit bull (08.28.02) The Providence Journal Providence, RI Accused: 17-year-old male and Katonah Perry, 43 |
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09.30.02
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Prince,
a 7-year-old toy poodle Photo Courtesy of the Tucson Citizen |
Euthanized;
Prince sustained damage to his anus and internal organs when he was
sodomized with a tree branch. Prince was found bleeding on the floor
of his owner's home and had to be put to sleep. |
Teen
arrested on felony animal cruelty charges (09.26.02) Boy,
14,
arrested in poodle mutilation (09.26.02) |
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09.30.02
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Rakim,
1-year-old pit bull  
Photo Courtesy of NBC10 |
Euthanized;
Rakim had been reported missing from his guardian's backyard. Rakim
had been beaten by a baseball bat and hit more than 15 times by an
unknown assailent. Comatose when he arrived at the vet, his jaw was
broken and his leg was shattered. The treating vet indicated that
all the muscles and tendons in the right paw were "just gone."
SPCA had to euthanize him. |
Teen
In Dog-Beating Case Sentenced To Juvenile Facility (09.16.02) |
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09.30.02
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Nevada,
7-month-old chow-German shepherd mix |
Deceased;
a police officer responding to a residential burglar alarm shot the
family dog 3 times killing the dog. The alarm turned out to be false. |
Police
officer shoots, kills family's dog (08.22.02) Yahoo! News and The Charlotte Observer Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC Accused: Officer A.J. Davis |
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09.30.02
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Sebastian, a schnauzer | Deceased;
the dog was stabbed and shot after one of the suspects, allegedly
drunk, apparently got mad because the dog wouldn't let him pick it
up. Neighbors who witnessed the killing say the men started kicking
the dog, beating him with the end of the rifle before gutting the
dog, and shooting him two more times. |
Two
Stories Emerge In Animal Abuse Case (08.22.02) Yahoo! News / KMBC-TV Independence, MO Accused: Johnnie Parks, 31, and Ray Carabajal, 25 |
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08.06.02
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Queen,
Sister's Pomeranian-poodle mix |
Deceased;
shot and killed by a .380 semiautomatic gun. The dog had a deep cut
across her throat, several of her ribs had been removed, exposing
her lungs, and appeared to have been skinned. |
Threats
linked to animal cruelty (07.30.02) Herald Sun Pittsboro, NC Accused: Michael Cary Alston, 27 Charges: felony cruelty to animals, misdemeanor assualt and misdemeanor communicating threats |
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08.06.02
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Smokey, the 15-week-old pitbull terrier | Rescued;
had the tops of his ears hacked off with a razor blade to make him
look more "Macho." |
Nation
takes maimed puppy to its heart (08.03.02) New Zealand News Rotorua, New Zealand Accused: Unnamed "owner" |
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08.06.02
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Two "pet" birds dead | Deceased;
their necks had been snapped. |
Police:
Ex-boyfriend killed pair of pet birds (08.06.02) The Pawtucket Times Pawtucket, RI Accused: Jason Procell, Sr, 32 Charges: animal cruelty |
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08.06.02
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Noodle,
dachshund |
Deceased;
repeatedly dunked underwater for 45 minutes, supposedly in play, and
eventually drowned. "Owner" was covered with scratches apparently
from the dog trying to get away from him. He calls it an accident,
police call it stupidity. |
Owner
Drowns Dog at Jones Beach (08.05.02) Newsday.com Location Accused: Yoichi Nakayama, 38, dog's "owner" |
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07.17.02
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Stray
dog |
Deceased;
a stray dog was intentionally run over with a truck. |
Dog
killing evokes strong emotions (07.17.02) WBRZ-TV Garden District, LA Accused: Chip Coulter |
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07.17.02
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Lucky, 7-week-old
tabby kitten Police
Report |
Euthanized;
10 or 12 people were gathered around a barbecue grill at an apartment
complex where the kitten was being burned alive on hot coals. According
to the rescuer, the crowd cheered and shouted while the kitten was
being tortured. They then jeered her attempts to stop them until she
threaten to call the police which dispersed the crowd. She then did
manage to pull the kitten from the grill, burning her own hand, and
tried to treat and feed Lucky until she could go to a vet. Due to
the severity of the injuries, the kitten was euthanized the following
morning. |
Charge
dismissed in cat-burning case (09.22.02) KCTV-TV:
Kitten Burned In Barbecue Grill (07.16.02) Animal
abuse charge filed in kitten barbecue grill incident Kitten
killed by grill burns Man
charged with grilling kitten (07.16.02) One
man charged in kitten's death (07.16.02) Liberty, MO |
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07.12.02
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Raccoon, 4 to 6 months old |
Deceased; a raccoon was found dead and dismembered near where a squirrel was recently found impaled. The raccoon died from 4 stab wounds to the chest and neck; the dismemberment happened after the animal's death. |
Raccoon
stabbed, dismembered (07.11.02) The Daily Camera Boulder, CO Accused: Unknown |
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07.12.02
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German
shepherd |
Deceased; the accused allegedly admitting using a collection of swords, shears and knives to decapitate his dog to impress his girlfriend. Cruelty charges against Abernathy could mean a third-strike and carry a 25-year jail term. |
Man
faces life for beheading dog (07.12.02) Man
Facing Life Term in Dog's Decapitation (07.10.02) |
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07.12.02
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2 newborn deer fawns | Recovering; 2 newborn fawns were kicked and hit as others watched. One of the fawns had some teeth knocked out, and the other had cuts and scrapes on his face and was bleeding from the mouth, according to the Humane Society. | Boys,
8 and 10, suspected of beating fawns (07.10.02) Rocky Mountain News Boulder, CO Accused: Two boys, 8 and 10 |
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07.12.02
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Misty,
terrier dog |
Deceased; reportedly
shot and killed his neighbor's terrier. |
Ex-magistrate
charged with fatally shooting a neighbor's dog (07.11.02) Yahoo! News London, UK Accused: Michael Cuttell, 63 |
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07.12.02
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Cats |
Neighbor misusing traps available from the APL (for a TNR program) is inhumanely keeping trapped animals in cages on his property. The man's neighbors say, he leaves the cats in cages for days with no food or water before contacting the APL. |
Neighbors
Say Man Traps, Abuses Animals (07.09..02) Yahoo! News Cleveland, OH Accused: Unknown |
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07.07.02
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Canadian Geese | Deceased;
four geese were killed--apparently intentionally--by someone who slammed
into them with a car at Cotton Farms Village. Some residents have
also threatened to kill a feral colony of cats in the area. |
Officer
tries to protect geese (07.07.02) BostonHerald.com Danville, NH Accused: Unknown |
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07.03.02
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20 Chickens,
15 roosters and 5 hens |
To
be euthanized; animal services confiscated 15 roosters and 5 hens,
including two roosters found in a fighting ring with 3" razors
attached to their feet. They will have to be destroyed because of
their aggressive nature. |
Suspects
sought in cockfight raid (07.02.02) DFW.com/Star-Telegram Arlington, TX Accused: Undisclosed "Police and animal services are investigating whether any animal cruelty charges are warranted against the birds' owners." |
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07.03.02
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Five
cats |
Deceased;
five cats were killed when they were thrown out the window of a 7th-floor
apartment. According to police, the man did it because the pets smelled
bad. |
Japanese
man arrested for allegedly throwing cats from seventh-floor balcony
(07.03.02) Yahoo! News Tokyo, JA Accused: Hiroto Moriyama, 37 Charges: Violating animal protection laws |
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07.03.02
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Tiger,
a family cat Guardian: Pseudora Ruffin |
Deceased; cat was found decapitated by the force of an M-80 firecracker that had been tied to her neck. |
PETA
weighs in on Akron cat cruelty case (07.10.02) 14-Year-Old
Arrested For Blowing Up Cat (06.27.02) Cat
Blown Up, Killed (06.25.02) |
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07.03.02
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Family
Dog, a terrier mix |
Deceased; the dog had been stabbed with a knife and beaten with the blunt end of an axe. The animal had been wrapped in a trash bag and dumped in a nearby pond. | Teen
Charged With Dog's Death (06.28.02) Yahoo! News / WXII-TV Pfafftown, SC Accused: Kasey Jones, 16 |
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06.28.02
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Pegasus,
8-week-old rottweiler puppy |
Deceased;
puppy was microwaved for 10 to 12 seconds, then stabbed with a kitchen
knife and dropped to the floor. The puppy stayed in the working microwave
for 10 to 12 seconds each time and was only removed after it started
to cry. The puppy was being treated by a local but passed away. |
Cruelty
case sent to trial court (07.03.02) |
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06.28.02
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3-week old calf | Euthanized;
beaten and nearly drowned, the calf had to be euthanized by his "owner"
because his spine was broken. The accused claimed they were drunk
and despite apologizing and paying $1085 restitution to the "owner,"
the three are pleading not guilty. |
Three
Plead Guilty In Calf Beating (07.26.02) Angry
faxes pour in over calf beating (06.28.02) Misery
in MO (06.20.02) |
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06.22.02
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Lucky,
a family dog Photo of Jill McCorkle with other family dog Courtesy of KOCO-TV |
Deceased;
shot in his "owner's" back yard. |
Dog
Killed By Shotgun Blast In Owner's Yard (06.21.02) KOCO-TV / Yahoo! News Oklahoma City, OK Accused: Unknown |
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06.22.02
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Pet dog and cat | Deceased;
beaten to death with a bat. |
Tucson
man accused of beating cat, dog to death (06.10.02) The Arizona/Central Republic Tucson, AZ Accused: Alejandro Gutierrez |
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06.22.02
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Boda,
2-year-old blue heeler (dog) NOTE: Wittchow is currently serving an 8-month sentence for a 5th drunken driving conviction. |
Deceased;
kicked to death by "owner." Prior police reports allege
Wittchow frequently abused Boda--kicking, punching, and choking the
dog. |
Man
gets prison for kicking dog to death (06.03.02) The Arizona/Central Republic Fond du Lac, WI Convicted: Robbie Wittchow Sentence: 13 months in prison |
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06.22.02
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Sadie, a 2-year-old mixed breed dog | Rescued;
beaten with a skillet, hanged with an electrical cord and set on fire. |
Group
sues on behalf of abused dog (05.16.02) The Arizona/Central Republic Springfield, OH Convicted: Bryon Maggard, 19 Sentence: 30 days in jail, ordered to get anger/alcohol counseling, and $2,000 in fines/restitution |
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06.22.02
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Rocky, a Dutch shepherd K9-cop | Deceased;
disappeared from his cage on March 6 and was found shot to death a
week later. Investigators believe the dog 05.have been shot in revenge
for recent drug arrests. |
Police
dog stolen, shot, honored with funeral (03.19.02) The Arizona/Central Republic Terre Haute, IN Accused: Unknown |
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06.21.02
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Puppy, 6-month-old Elkhound | Deceased;
shot by "owner" after the dog urinated in the home and chewed
up paperwork. |
Man
charged with killing puppy (06.19.02) KWQC-TV Davenport, IA Accused: Scott A. Allen, 41 Fined: $50 for discharging a firearm and $50 for mistreatment of an animal |
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06.19.02
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Kittens |
Various;
man was tossing kittens out a truck window and into the St. Johns
River. One kitten hit a guardrail and was rescued by a passing driver.
The kitten suffered from a fractured leg and femur, as well as internal
bleeding. |
Kitten
Rescued After Toss From Truck On Bridge (05.28.02) MSNBC.com Jacksonville, FL Accused: Unknown - Police looking for a tan glass-company vehicle with green lettering; driver was male, mid-20s with a tattoo or birthmark on his right forearm. |
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Kitten,
4-week-old The 9-year-old was honored with an Animal Kindness award and $100.
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Rescued;
kitten was being beaten and kicked by 2 teenagers when a 9-yr-old
rescued her. According to the vet, the kitten is suffering from brain
swelling and seizures. The animal is being fed through a tube. |
Boy
Saves Kitten From Beating (05.3.02) MSNBC.com Jupiter, FL Accused: 2 teen boys |
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06.19.02
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Winnie the Pooh, 6-week-old puppy |
Deceased; puppy strangled with a hanger. According to a witness, when the man got down to the next house, a vacant house, he just flipped the puppy and hanger. |
Puppy
Killing Allegations (05.8.02) MSNBC.com San Antonio, TX Under investigation: Mr. Castillo, the puppy's "owner" |
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06.19.02
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Kitten |
Deceased;
the kitten was thrown like a baseball against a wall, mortally injuring
the animal. |
Man
To Be Imprisoned For Kitten Death (05.6.02) MSNBC.com Lancaster, PA Convicted: Ray Kreeger Jr. Sentence: 1 to 23 months/prison and 100 hrs community service |
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06.19.02
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Beluche, a chow-mix | Recovering;
someone shot Maria Rivera's dog with a shotgun while she was walking
the dog. |
Chow-Mix
Dog Shot On Walk (05.20.02) MSNBC.com Lake Worth, FL Accused: Unknown |
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06.19.02
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Dog
and Christopher Bryant |
Recovering;
Bryant was stabbed in the neck and chest, then Bryants’ dog was
stabbed the in the chest. |
Man,
Dog Stabbed in Domestic Dispute (05.28.02) MSNBC.com DeWitt, NY Accused: Johnny Davis, 45 |
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06.17.02
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Charlotte,
14-year-old family cat |
Deceased;
someone shot Charlotte with a BB gun, she then suffered an apparent
blow to the head while the family was out for the night. They returned
and found blood on the walls and floors leading to the cat. While
the loss of nearly all of her blood contributed to her suffering and
shock, the necropsy shows the head wound killed her. |
Warren
couple in shock over killing of family pet (06.11.02) Village Soup (Rockland) Warren, ME Accused: Unknown |
Adonis,
an orange tabby cat 
Photos
Courtesy of NBC30 |
Deceased;
Adonis was allegedly shaved and written on with a marker. The cat
was beaten with a log and thrown in a lake several times. When the
cat attempted to swim to shore, police say the accused threw beer
bottles at him. The cat's remains were never found. |
Newington
woman denied special probation (10.25.02) Activists
Unleash Anger At Accused Cat Killer (06.14.02) Animal
rights activist arrested outside courthouse (06.14.02) |
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06.17.02
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Dog, a 30-pound pit bull | Deceased;
beaten to death. |
Two
Men Arrested In Pit Bull-Beating Death (06.08.02) |
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06.17.02
|
Puppy Photo Courtesy of NBC30 |
Rescued;
an abandoned puppy was placed the dog in a bag and thrown in a stream.
|
Puppy
Placed In Bag, Thrown In Stream (05.2.02) NBC30.com Windsor, CT Accused: John Bouchard, 52 |
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06.17.02
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"Pet"
chinchilla |
Deceased;
the chinchilla was thrown from the porch of an apartment. The
accused told police he inadvertently dropped the rodent's cage on
top of the chinchilla. Police
said that he slammed the animal to the ground. Another
chinchilla inside the cage survived. |
Torrington
Man Accused Of Killing Pet Chinchilla (06.05.02) NBC30.com Torrington, CT Accused: Raymond Tellier |
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06.17.02
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5 kittens, 2-week-old strays | Deceased;
the kittens were hurled from the window of a 3rd-floor flat. The woman
was not charged with cruelty due to her age. |
Woman
Throws Five Kittens to Their Death (06.14.02) Yahoo! News Hong Kong, JA Accused: 87-year-old woman |
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06.15.02
|
16
Guinea pigs |
Deceased;
the guinea pigs have been kicked and beaten to death by a zoo intruder.
|
Zoo
guinea pigs killed (06.15.02) News.com.au Adelaide, AU Accused: Unknown |
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06.12.02
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Family
dog |
Unknown/presumed
dead; dog was thrown off the balcony of a 23rd-story apartment following
an argument between the accused and his girlfriend. |
Man
Charged After Dog Is Hurled Off Balcony (05.27.02) New York Times Tribeca, NY Accused: John Jefferson, 43 NOTE: NYTimes charges for articles after 7 days. |
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06.11.02
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Cat | Deceased;
cat was shot and skinned. |
Cat
found shot and skinned behind school (05.17.02) WHEC-TV Auburn, NY Accused: Unknown |
|
06.11.02
Updated 08.16.02 |
Dog, a five-month old Boston Terrier | Recovering;
puppy was kicked and punched then thrown against a wall. |
Man
guilty in animal cruelty case (08.07.02) Man
indicted for dog beating |
|
06.11.02
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Dogs |
Unknown;
cutting the ears of dogs also known as cropping without a vet's license.
Article does not state whether or not she used anaesthetic or pain
medications. |
Pet
store owner arrested (03.06.02) WHEC-TV Rochester, NY Accused: Bernita Hawkins of Bam's Pet Shop |
|
06.11.02
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68
Birds including 36 roosters |
Euthanized;
According to authorities many of the birds sustained injuries consistent
with cockfighting, and had to be euthanized. |
Wayne
man gets jail time; kept birds for fights (07.04.02) Court
appearance for Wayne County man accused of raising fighting roosters
(02.19.02) |
|
06.09.02
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4
puppies, two females and two male mix-Labrador puppies  Photo Courtesy of WEWS-TV |
Rescued;
Bob Biswick and his dog, Honey, were on their daily walk when Honey
led him to a cardboard box near a clothing drop bin. When he opened
it, he found 4 starving puppies covered in fleas appar-ently been
left for dead. |
Dog
Finds Abandoned Puppies In Sealed Box (04.17.02) WEWS-TV/Newsnet5.com Leesburg, FL Accused: Unknown |
|
06.09.02
|
Aladdin,
6-year-old family labrador |
Deceased;
fatally shot while tethered in his own backyard. The dog was found
by the family's 8-yr-old daughter. He was bleeding from the hip from
a bullet, probably dis-charged from a .22-caliber gun, according to
police. |
Labrador
fatally shot in back yard (06.08.02) The Morning Call Online Moore Township, PA Accused: Unknown |
|
06.09.02
|
Two
pitbulls  Photo Courtesy of Lawrence Journal-World Online |
One
deceased/one resuced; two pitbulls used for fighting were found dumped.
The surviving female pitbull covered in blood, with wounds all over
its head, neck and legs. The dog's mouth was torn open, it was emaciated
and had ringworms; Besides fresh bite marks, the dog had a number
of old injuries and scars. While she is being made comfortable, but
she will likely be euthanized. |
Unspeakably
cruel (06.06.02) |
|
06.09.02
|
Beagle |
Deceased;
a beagle shot in the head and left at the Castille Highway bridge,
called the "Painted Bridge" because of the graffiti, which
is also a dumping ground for unwanted and dead animals. In the past,
people have found a hogtied fawn in an old refrigerator, dead and
pregnant dogs and puppies under the bridge. |
Beagle
shot in head; animal group investigates (06.08.02) The Advocate News Lafayette, LA Accused: Unknown |
|
06.09.02
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Ralph,
companion cat Photo of "owner" Steve Berndt courtesy of Canada.com |
Deceased;
apparently stomped to death in his own backyard. A downstairs neighbor
heard two or more men walk through the back gate just before midnight,
she also heard Ralph "scream -- a really loud meow" but
didn't think anything of it until the cat turned up dead. |
Cat
owner searches for killers who stomped pet to death (06.08.02) Canada.com/Ottawa Ottawa, CAN Accused: Unknown |
|
06.04.02
|
4
family ducks Christine Walker said her daughter, Nikki, 8, is contributing $20 of her allowance to a $200 reward for any information leading to an arrest. |
Deceased;
Two pet ducks were stolen and two others fatally shot |
Pet
ducks shot, stolen (06.02.02) Verona Beach Press Journal Vero Shores, FL Accused: Unknown |
|
05.29.02
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Donkey |
Deceased;
donkey was so badly injured its gender was undeterminable. A motorist
spotted the animal covered in a yellow tarpaulin. Experts
do not believe the injuries were caused by foxes. |
Donkey's
mutilated body found (04.12.02) Ananova Henfield, UK Accused: Unknown |
|
05.29.02
|
Mice, a guinea pig and a kitten Additional
Information |
Deceased;
crush fetish video victims. Video showed small animals being injured
with high heels and what prosecutor Peter Cooper said was one scene
"of an overtly sexual nature" involving a mouse taped to
a wooden board. The worst footage showed the killing of a kitten with
its hind leg glued to a wooden board. |
Four
jailed over animal torture videos (05.28.02) Four
jailed for animal torture film (05.28.02) Christine Besford,
26 |
|
05.23.02
|
Precious,
an 11-month old, female pitbull puppy  Photo Courtesy of ClicktoHouston.com |
Recovering;
thrown down a flight of stairs by "owner" to "discipline"
her for soiling a carpet. Authorities say Precious is the victim of
repeated abuse. She will undergo surgery for her broken leg which
resulted. |
Puppy
Tossed Down Stairs (05.23.02) ClicktoHouston.com Galveston, TX Accused: Bernard Williams, 24 |
|
05.23.02
 |
*As long as dog racing exists, greyhounds will suffer. There are many organizations that rescue and place retired greyhound racers that might otherwise be put out or put down. Until there are none, adopt one.
|
Deceased; Rhodes indicated that for the last 40 yrs he had received $10/dog for killing injured and aging race dogs with a gunshot to the head at the request of their "owners." Necropsies of 4 dogs found that only one had been shot cleanly through the brain. The others received bullet wounds through the neck and elsewhere, indicating they suffered before dying. Officials obtained a warrant to search his 18-acre coastal property after a tip and satellite images revealed animal bones strewn about the property. |
3,000
Dogs Found Dead On Man's Property (05.23.02) Man
charged with animal cruelty fed farm animal carcasses to pigs, investigator
says (05.23.02) Man
Kills Thousands Of Dogs For $10 Each (05.22.02) Ex-guard
charged in greyhound deaths (05.23.02) HSUS
Calls for Complete Investigation Into Discovery of 2,000 Dead Greyhounds
in Alabama (05.22.02) |
|
05.23.02
|
Wild rabbits | Deceased;
accused was terminated for hunting and killing rabbits that roamed
inside the zoo grounds after officials caught him attacking animals
with a BB gun and slingshot. |
Zoo
Worker Fired For Killing Animals (04.13.02) ClicktoHouston.com Houston, TX Accused: Octabiano Escemilla |
|
05.14.02
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"Pet" Dog, 2-year-old beagle-Lab | Deceased;
dog was shot and killed with a 12-gauge shotgun. |
Woman
Accused Of Killing Her Own Dog (04.09..02) WEWS-TV/Newsnet5.com Westlake, OH Accused: Tara Underwood, 34 |
|
05.14.02
|
Family Cat | Deceased;
kicked to death by drunken son (Dunkle) when his mother refused to
give him money for beer. |
Man
Allegedly Kills Cat Over Beer Money (04.18.02) WEWS-TV/Newsnet5.com Newark, OH Convicted: James Dunkle, 21 |
|
05.14.02
Reward $28,300
|
Puppy,
a 10-week old Heeler-mix  Photo of dog's littermates courtesy Humane Society of S Arizona |
Euthanized;
Two women found the puppy struggling and shaken. Investigators
said the dog had been cut to the bone along its back, sides and stomach.
The puppy had to be euthanized. |
Reward
Climbs For Info On Puppy Skinned Alive (04.11.02) |
|
05.14.02
|
Two mixed-breed puppies |
Deceased;
beat two mixed-breed puppies to death with a pipe and dumped the pups
in a neighbor's back yard. One of the puppies
suffered extreme skull fractures, and both dogs had broken limbs after
being hit repeatedly with a piece of pipe. |
Boy
Who Beat Puppies Didn't Show Up In Court (05.30.02) Boy
Says He Beat Puppies To Death With Pipe (05.9.02) |
|
05.14.02
|
Lamb | Deceased; the animal was kicked and beaten with a stick. The lamb had to be destroyed after suffering two broken legs from the attack. | Police
question boys about attack on lamb (05.14.02) Ananova Worcestershire, UK Accused: 4 Youths, two aged 11 and the others 9 and 13 |
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05.14.02
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Puppy, girlfriend's four-month old dog | Deceased;
dog was found hanged by a chain in a closet. Police
also found a toothpaste outline of a dog on a bed in a nearby room,
with R.I.P. written on it. |
Man
Jailed For Hanging Puppy In Closet (05.14.02) Man
Jailed For Hanging Puppy In Closet (05.13.02) |
|
05.13.02
|
Puppy, a 7-month-old female Rottweiler puppy | Recovering;
puppy suffered a fractured front right leg and a torn ligament in
its front left leg after a man shoved the dog into traffic where she
was hit by two cars. |
7-month-old
pup recovering after being shoved into city traffic (05.12.02) Denver Post News Location Accused: |
|
05.07.02
|
18
Pit bull dogs 
Photo
Courtesy of WXII-TV |
Various;
Investigators found about 18 dogs who said 3
so badly injured authorities had to put them to sleep. Two others
died. Investigators said 12 dogs are still alive. Their fate will
be decided by authorities this week. |
Authorities
Discover Dog-Fighting Ring (04.08.02) WXII-TV Davidson County, NC Accused: Barry White |
|
05.07.02
|
Pit
bull puppy |
Deceased;
Officials said the dog was severely burned and was covered with sores.
Authorities said the dog had to be euthanized.
|
Greensboro
Police Search For Person Who Burned Dog (05.7.02) WXII-TV / Yahoo! News Greensboro, NC Accused: Unknown |
|
04.29.02
Updated 05.30.02 |
41
Pit bulls |
Various;
dogs seized from the home had “battle scars,” one had a
broken leg that apparently healed on its own, and another was missing
his tongue. Two puppies from a litter of 10 were found dead. Police
found a blood-stained performance area, steroids, vitamins, proteins
and exercise equipment allegedly used to train pit bull terriers.
Deemed by police as too dangerous and not adoptable, the dogs have
been euthanized. |
Pit
bulls seized in raid euthanized (05.30.02) Judge:
SPCA to decide |
|
04.29.02
|
6
Pit bulls |
Various;
a report of a dog fight brought police to a SF home where they found
6 dogs, 1 of them dead. Four out of the six (5 remaining) dogs were
so badly injured they were had to be euthanized by animal control
officials. |
Teen
Arrested Following Pit Bull Incident (04.26.02) Quick
Response To Violent Dog Fight In San Francisco Dog
Fight at SF Home Used As Day Care (04.26.02) |
|
04.28.02
|
2 Pit bull dogs | Recovering; 2 teen-agers were arrested after they complaints instigated a dogfight. Police found a pair of wounded pit bulls and a crowd at the scene. |
Two
arrested in dogfight case |
|
04.28.02
Updated 05.26.02 |
Buster,
a boxer and his caregiver Jacki Clever  Photo courtesy of FL Boxer Rescue |
Recovering; Buster and Jacki were severely beaten. Buster was beaten with a hammer and left for dead for 2 days in the hot sun before the accused alerted the police to the dog's whereabouts. |
Comedian
Funds Abused Dog's Care (05.24.02) Abused
dog flies West to begin a better life (05.23.02) Puppy's savage beating gets comedian's notice (04.13.02) Buster,
the Boxer (03.2002) |
|
04.28.02
|
Cat, gray stray/feral | Deceased; an animal control officer shot the stray to remove him/her from a tree in which the cat was stranded. He failed to mention the shooting in his report of the incident. |
Cat
shooting 05.lead to firing |
|
04.28.02
|
Hope, a 10-wk old
Terrier-mix Photo courtesy of WPLG-TV |
Recovering; thrown against a tree by his "owner" resulting in a broken leg. Medical expenses are estimated at $1,500. |
Dog
hurt after being thrown into tree (04.22.02) |
|
04.28.02
|
2 Deers | Deceased; Naval staff destroyed two badly injured deer by beating them with a shovel and cutting their throats. |
Navy
draws criticism over beating deaths of deer on base |
|
04.28.02
|
Thora, a Siamese housecat | Deceased; "owners" killed and mutilated the family cat, then the wife posed for pictures with its carcass. Herrin claimed he killed Thora because she had fleas and kept him awake. |
Wife
who helped husband mutilate cat to spend year in jail (04.18.02) |
|
04.28.02
|
15 Pit Bulls | Released to "owner"; neighbors heard barking, scratching and whimper-ing coming from a small garage. Several of the residents forced the door open and discovered 15 pit bulls, 2 of which were dead being eaten by their mother. Officials later released the dogs to the accused saying they were "well-cared for." |
Pit
bulls' owner is charged with animal cruelty (04.19.02) |
|
04.28.02
|
Deer [NOTE: Accused was convicted of animal cruelty in 1998 for killing a swan.] |
Deceased; shot with an arrow and beheaded. Accused was charged with one felony count of unlawfully killing an animal and 8 state Fish & Game code violations for the shooting. |
Man
charged with killing deer at Boy Scout camp (04.04.02) |
|
04.28.02
|
25 Elephants Photo courtesy of Kenya Wildlife Service |
Deceased; killed with AK47s and G-3 assault rifles for their tusks. |
15
More Elephants Killed in Kenya; Toll Hits 25 in April |
|
04.28.02
|
Cat, black and white male tabby with white paws *Suspects were in a 1990s model Toyota Celica with a license plate in the front passenger window. If you have any information on the case, you are asked to call (916) 383-7387, extension 9127. |
Deceased; Two men are intentionally
unleashed a pit bull on an unsuspecting cat, who was horribly mauled
by the dog. One man then put the cat in front of their car'stire.
The other man rolls the car over the animal before they toss the cat
into a field. |
Men
Sought In Videotaped Animal Attack (04.18.02) |
|
04.28.02
|
A pit bull puppy Photo of puppy's sister courtesy of Click10.com |
Deceased; "owner" is accused of choking the eight-week-old puppy and the slamming it against a wall after the pup apparently soiled the tile in his living room. |
Man
Arrested For Allegedly Killing Puppy (04.26.02) |
|
04.28.02
|
Thousands of Greyhounds
Photo courtesy of Ananova |
Deceased; tens of thousands
of grey-hounds are being bred and killed annually in rural areas.
The charity discovered dead dogs with nooses around their necks dumped
in shallow graves or lying under trees where they had been hanged.
Greyhounds unwanted after the hare coursing season 05.also be stoned,
tied up and left to starve, staked in a pond to drown or thrown into
wells and set on fire. |
Spain
under fire for hanging dogs (04.29.02) Animal
charity uncovers hanging of unwanted greyhounds (04.29.02) |
|
04.28.02
|
19 California sea lions, 9 harbour seals and
a river otter |
Deceased; 30 California
sea lions and harbour seals have washed up on Vancouver Island beaches.
The animals were apparently shot with a rifle. |
Sea
lion slaughter probed (04.26.02) Sea lions, seals found shot dead on Island (04.26.02) Canada.com/Vancouver Sun Vancouver Island, CAN Accused: Unknown |
|
04.28.02
|
38 Puppies Photo courtesy of WESH-TV |
Rescued; puppies were found in cages inside a van in a Motel 8 parking lot. Two men have been charged with confinement of animals without proper food and water. |
Puppies
Rescued From Motel Parking Lot (04.25.02) |
|
03.27.02
|
Skunk |
Deceased; beaten to death
with a shovel. A group of men who allegedly threw a fire-cracker at
the animal. A witness later saw the accused repeatedly strike the
skunk with the shovel. |
Trucker
facing charges in skunk killing (03.26.02) |
|
03.27.02
|
Speckle, a 10-month-old
tabby cat NOTE: RSPCA say they have investigated 780 airgun attacks on animals in England and Wales in the 12 months from 09.2000. |
Recovering; blasted more than 20 times in the head and chest with an airgun. Speckle suffered appalling injuries when he was found by a member of the public. |
Cat
recovering from 'horrific' airgun attack (03.27.02) |
|
03.27.02
|
Ratty, a "pet" rat | Deceased; microwaved by intruder/burglar at a children's youth/ recreation facility. |
Intruders
microwave children's pet rat (03.27.02) Disgust
as sick thugs microwave cafe's pet (03.27.02) |
|
03.25.02
|
Pit Bull | Deceased; shot by police officer. | Pit
Bull Shot by CHP in South Bay (03.22.02) KPIX-TV / Yahoo! News San Francisco, CA Accused: Undisclosed |
|
03.25.02
|
Zeke, Squirtle, and 2 other cats | Deceased; slipped catfood with antifreeze in it. |
Neighbor
guilty of cat poisonings (03.29.02) |
|
03.21.02
|
Cat | Deceased; The cat's head was found Friday stuffed into the top of a military-style boot with satanic wording. The cat's eyes had been gouged out and its eyelids and mouth had been sewn shut. | Police
Call Abuse Case A Hate Crime (03.04.02) MSNBC.com Charlestown, RI Accused: Unknown |
|
03.21.02
|
25 to 38 pit bulls, an
alligator and a sea turtle  Photo courtesy of ClickOnDetroit.com |
Rescued; suspected dog fighter. Officers removed dog-training equipment, including cages and heavy chains from the property with the animals. |
38
Dogs, Alligator Found In Chicago Home (03.18.02) Police
arrest man with 25 pit bulls, alligator and sea turtle |
|
03.21.02
|
Miss Peanut, a family feline | Recovering; stabbed with a pitchfork and left for dead, allegedly by an irate car buff. Police said the accused told them he stabbed Miss Peanut because she left paw prints on a car he was restoring in a garage. | Pitchfork
1, Miss Peanut 8 (03.15.02) Rocky Mountain News Norwalk, OH Accused: Neighbor/Car Buff |
|
03.15.02
|
4 Pigs | Recovering; someone doused four white "show" pigs with a caustic chemical that burned their skin and turned it grayish-black. | PETA
Offers Reward In Pig Burning Case (03.14.02) Yahoo! News / KOCO-TV Anadarko, OK Accused: Unknown |
|
03.15.02
|
2 dogs |
Recovering; shot in the woods. One dog was shot six times; the other once. | Police
Investigate Shootings Of Dogs In Shelby County (02.06.02) TheIndyChannel.com Shelby County, IN Accused: Unknown |
|
03.15.02
|
3 Adult Dogs and 4 Puppies | Unknown (presumed dead); someone used antifreeze to poison three adult dogs and four puppies | Dogs
Poisoned In Rural Morgan County (02.18.02) Yahoo! News Morgan County, IN Accused: Unknown |
|
03.15.02
|
Thai, a female kitten | Deceased; kitten was thrown against a chest of drawers. The young did press-ups on her using a length of broom handle laid against her throat. The force of the press-ups ruptured her abdomen. She was stab-bed 10 times then put in a dustbin liner and thrown into the bushes. |
Teenager
crushed kitten with press-ups on broom handle |
|
03.13.02
|
Stray dog | Deceased; killed and dismemberment in a local woods alleged by a 16-yr-old. The head was found in a high school toilet. (16-yr-old being charged as adult) |
Teen
could get prison for torture, killing of dog (04.23.02) Teen
charged in gruesome death of dog (03.12.02) Teen
Charged with Dismem-bering Dog (03.14.02) |
|
03.12.02
|
Sable, a 4-yr-old dog | Deceased; Sable was found hanging from a tree by her leash. Animal Rescue League of Boston is offering a reward for an arrest and conviction in the case. |
Taunton
cops seek heartless dog killer (03.16, 200) Police
Investigate Animal Abuse Case In Taunton |
|
03.12.02
|
Sweetie, 6-mo-old
puppy Photo Courtesy of the WTNH-TV |
Recovering/rescued; found
abused (2 broken legs) and in need of surgery. A steel rod was inplanted
in his left hip and is now ready to love a new family. |
Sweetie's
tale has happy ending and more to come (03.13.02) Pet
of the Week - Sweetie |
|
03.12.02
|
Goro, 5-year-old male dog | Deceased; victim of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. |
Iditarod
Suffers First Dog Death |
|
03.12.02
|
2 Horses Photo Courtesy of the WPBF-TV |
Rescued; beaten. One of
them lost its eye and suffered a skull fracture. The second horse
needed 15 stitches to close two puncture wounds. |
Two
Horses Beaten; One Loses Eye (03.11.02) WPBF-TV / Yahoo! News West Palm Beach, FL Accused: Unknown |
|
03.05.02 |
3
puppies, 8-mo-old Labadors Photo Courtesy of the WGAL-TV |
Rescued; "owner" cut the tails off three puppies because they were knocking things off tables. He planned to shoot the puppies if he could not find someone to take them. |
Man
who cut off dogs' tails given jail (06.13.02) Neighbor:
Puppies' Owner Lived
In Filth; Man Defends Alleged Mutilation Man
Allegedly Planned To Shoot Puppies (03.05.02) |
|
03.05.02
|
Kitten | Deceased; placed in a plastic bag, then into the freezer; when removed from the freezer, the kitten was hit against a dumpster and killed. |
Kitten
Killer Sentenced To Prison |
|
02.28.02
|
Family dogs, a 9-month-old golden Labrador retriever and 1-year-old Scottish terrier | Deceased; shot by a neighbor | County
Cop Shoots Neighbors' Dogs (01.04.02) MSNBC.com Anchorage, KY Accused: Sgt. Lawrence Glaser |
|
02.28.02
|
Lucky, a dog so-named by his new caregiver because he was lucky to survive his former "owner" | Rescued; his then "owner"
tried to slice the dog's throat halfway around the neck, there are
also uncture wounds, and then he shot the dog. |
Man
Tries To Kill Dog |
|
02.28.02
|
7 Pit bulls "They use very sweet-natured dogs to train other dogs to fight, because those dogs will not fight back--they're called bait dogs," said Dr. Patricia Latas of the SCV Humane Society. |
Rescued; 3 rescued puppies
had been too young to fight; 4 adults were rescued from a barn with
an arena for dog fights. One adult female suffered bites going into
her bones; suffering from intense pain and unable to walk -- she wagged
her tail and greeted rescuers with licks. Some were bolted to the
floor with heavy tow chains, said officers. One was chained so long
the dog had sores from being forced to sit. |
Seven
Pit Bulls Rescued After Dog-Fight Arrest (02.21.02) |
|
02.27.02
|
Jess, a 3-week-old, female kitten | Rescued; kitten was found stuffed into a mailbox (pushed thru 2" slot). |
Kitten
found stuffed into postbox (02.27.02) |
|
02.26.02
|
Puppy, a blue heeler puppy | Deceased; beheaded with an axe at a party. | Police
consider cruelty charges after puppy beheaded at party (02.26.02) Ananova Tuatapere, New Zealand Accused: 2 males, 17 & 18-yrs-old |
|
02.26.02
Updated 04.28.02 |
Sparrow Photo Courtesy of the WMAQ-TV |
Deceased; head was bitten off by coach on a dare; the coach says "It was innocent fun." Accused is the head wrestling coach, a history and geography teacher and a reserve police officer. |
Avon
coach pleads innocent to animal cruelty (04.05.02) Avon
coach charged in bird biting (03.14.02) Bird-Biting
Teacher Returns To Class (03.13.02) Wrestling
Coach Has a Featherweight Problem Coach
Bites Head Off Live Bird Teacher
bites bird's head off |
|
02.26.02
|
Five Bears | Recovering; student poured sulphuric acid and caustic soda on bears while pretending to feed them. Zoo sources say they were attacked 01.19 also. The student carried out a 2nd experiment and was caught on 02.23. Bears are having difficulty seeing, eating and walking since the attack. |
Student
Detained for Pouring Acid on Bears (02.25.02) |
|
02.26.02 |
Inky,
black Labrador retriever (a seeing eye dog) |
Deceased; allegedly kicked to death by his "owner." |
Blind
man guilty of cruelty in dog death (02.05.03) Miller
convicted of killing guide dog (02.05.03)
Blind Man Accused Of Killing Guide Dog: Man Admits To Kicking Dog
(02.28.02) Blind
man in court for dog's death (02.28.02) |
|
02.26.02
|
Dogs (including Knothead, a family companion animal), hawks, raccoons and possums | Deceased; trapped, killed and thrown in a nearby stream. |
Animal
cruelty strikes local neighborhood (02.25.02) |
|
02.26.02
|
Mallard ducks, a dog and a cat | Deceased; Mallard ducks found with darts in their eyes and necks, a dog found with a knife in its back, and a mutilated cat | Attacks
on animals raise concerns (02.21.02) MSNBC.com Nampa, ID Accused: Juvenile suspected |
|
02.26.02
|
68 birds | Various; many of the birds sustained injuries consistent with cockfighting, and had to be euthanized. | Wayne
County couple indicted, accused of raising fighting birds (02.18.02) MSNBC.com Rochester, NY Accused: Miguel & Lori De Jesus |
|
02.26.02
|
35-45 dogs | Seized; dogs were all housed in one location. Seized due to suspicion of dogfighting by "owner." | Dogs
Seized In Hinds County (02.15.02) MSNBC.com Jackson, MS Accused: Unknown |
|
02.26.02
|
Puppy, an 8-mo old pit bull mix puppy | Deceased; shot to death by police officer. The animal barked once, walked away and was shot 3 times by officer. |
Police
Investigate After Officer Kills Dog (01.17.02) |
|
02.26.02
|
Two Dogs, a 12-yr-old black lab and another dog | One rescued/recovering, one never found; attacked with a machete. Lab was found with severe cuts to his head, mouth and shoulders. | Dog
Attacker Going to Jail (01.10.02) MSNBC.com Monroe, LA Accused: Mortemer Cardwell |
|
02.21.02
|
Hedgehog | Deceased; stomped to death. | Man
jailed for hedgehog killing (02.19.02) Ananova Sumperk, Czech Republic Accused: Hubert Zlamal |
|
02.21.02
|
Bengal Tiger | Deceased; shot and killed by his "owner" after the animal became unstable (he said the tiger "freaked out" during the moving process). |
Mitchell
shoots, kills 'unstable' tiger (02.15.02) |
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02.21.02
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Cookie, 2-year-old beagle | Deceased; a bullet hole near the dog's chest, the animal had been shot, apparently with a pellet gun. Vet's X-rays showed the dog had been shot at least 3 other times with lead pellets fired from air-powered rifles or pistols. |
'Who
Shot Cookie' result stuns family (02.16.02) Neighbor
Arrested in Death of Dog (02.15.02) |
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02.21.02
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Bear, a family's
black labador dog
Photo Courtesy of the KFOR-TV |
Recovering; shot with a nail gun. | Man
seeks person who 'nail-gunned' dog (02.19.02) KFOR-TV Oklahoma City, OK Accused: Unknown |
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02.21.02
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Possum | Deceased; pregnant opossum beaten to death with a flashlight behind a drugstore. | Pregnant
Animal Beaten to Death; Guard Held (02.18.02) LATimes.com Tustin, CA Accused: Unknown |
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02.21.02
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Two puppies | Deceased; two dead dogs in the back yard of a residence. Police say that both dogs appeared to be very malnourished. Night time temperatures were reported to be in the upper teens and lower 20s. Officers were unable to find food, water, or shelter of any sort. | Bartain charged with animal
cruelty (02.14.02) Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise Bartlesville, OK Accused: Bartain |
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02.21.02
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Two dogs | Unknown; deputies received complaints that defendant hog-tied and abused his two dogs. | Aransas
man is arrested in animal cruelty case (02.15.02) Corpus-Christi Caller Times Aransas, TX Accused: Paul Ralph Henke, 68 |
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02.18.02
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Six puppies and two dogs | 4 Deceased/4 rescued; 4 puppies were found dead outside a home in Halls. Officials say two living puppies and two adult dogs were found inside a cage littered with feces, fur, and the other four dead puppies. The animals found alive were taken to the county animal shelter; they are underweight but are expected to live. |
Animal
Abuse Charges Filed Against Halls Woman (02.15.02) |
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02.18.02
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4 dogs | Deceased; All four dogs were apparently dead from gunshots when they were dumped. |
Reward
offered in case of 4 slain dogs (02.12.02) |
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01.31.02
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Family of 5 Hedgehogs | Deceased; man halved one hedgehog and "simply slit open" the other four with a sword. | Man
fined for slaying hedgehogs with samurai sword (01.31.02) Hedgehogs 'killed with samurai sword' (11.05.01) Ananova Siegburg (Bonn), Germany Accused: Stefan S, 23 |
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01.31.02
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Chickens | Deceased; strangled during performances of Rossini's The Barber of Seville. |
Live
chickens slaughtered during opera (01.31.02) |
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01.31.02
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Oreo,
family dog Photo Courtesy of the WEWS-TV |
Deceased; shot to death Hunter (neighbor) said he shot Oreo because the dog was chasing away deer that he was hunting. The same neighbor shot a golden retriever for the same reason a year ago; the judge dropped the charges, saying he didn't have malicious intent. |
Accused
Dog Shooter Could Get Jail Time (01.29.02) Neighbor Accused Of Killing Boy's Dog: Prosecutor To Take Action Against Shooter (01.23.02) WEWS-TV / Yahoo! News Wellington, OH Accused: Leroy Drake, 74 |
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01.29.02
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70 roosters and hens | Rescued; authorities discovered a rooster fighting arena inside a barn, and over 70 fighting roosters and hens. Animal are at the Kent County animal shelter. |
Cock
fighting ring found |
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01.29.02
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18
pit bulls and birds  Photo Courtesy of the KPRC-TV |
Birds deceased/pit bulls rescued; victims of dog and cockfighting (dogs showed new and old wounds). | Animal
Abuse Discovered In Drug Bust (01.17.02) MSNBC.com / KPRC-TV (via Click2Houston.com) SE Houston, TX Accused: 3 Unnamed Suspects |
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01.29.02
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Rottweiler Puppy, 1-year-old female | Rescued; thrown from a moving car on I-95 in Brownard County, FL. |
Dog
deliberately thrown from car on I-95 (12.10.01) |
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01.24.02
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Deer, 4 stags and 3 hinds |
Deceased; mauled to death by dogs which appear to have been deliberately trained to do just that. |
Police
hunt thugs who set dogs on deer (01.24.02) Ananova Tatton Park, Cheshire, UK Accused: Unknown |
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01.17.02
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Dog, a pit bull mix | Deceased;
found hanged from a fence (6 blocks from where another pit bull puppy
was found dead after being set on fire). |
Second
dog found killed in Ontario neighborhood (01.17.02) LATimes.com Ontario, CA Accused: Unknown |
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01.16.02
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Puppy,
9 weeks old Photo Courtesy of the WWBT/MSNBC |
Rescued; puppy was pulled from the frozen Petersburg lake and given CPR by police officers. | Petersburg
puppy saved from drowning, freezing (01.08.02) MSNBC.com (WWBT-NBC12) Richmond, VA Accused: Unknown |
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01.16.02
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Pepper
and Gizmo, Chihuahuas Photo Courtesy of the WTAE-TV |
Deceased; dogs, found on Christmas day, were shot and killed and thrown into a neighbor's yard. |
Reward
Offered For Dog Killer |
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01.16.02
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Xena, a pit bull puppy | Rescued;
found in a trash bag inside a plastic laundry basket. The bag was
closed with a twist, but not secure, with a bag of dog food on top.
|
Puppy
rescued from garbage bin (12.21.01) MSNBC.com Colorado Springs, CO Accused: Unknown |
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01.15.02
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81 pit bull terriers, several venomous snakes, a crocodile and other reptile | Rescued; Deputies seized 81 pit bull terriers, several venomous snakes, a crocodile and other reptiles. "Owner" is charged with cruelty to animals and dog baiting. | NC
novelist will care for some of seized snakes (01.03.02) MSNBC.com Raleigh, NC Accused: Samson G. Pruitt, 28 |
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01.15.02
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Kitten, 10 weeks old | Rescued; thrown out the window of a pick-up truck on a busy roadway. | Reward
for Kitten Cruelty Now Stands at $4000 (01.14.02) WJLA-TV Poolesville, MD Accused: Unknown |
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01.13.02
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Cat | Deceased; African-American woman found a dead cat in a show box in her car with a note attached signed by the KKK. | Klan
sends Heights resident dead cat (01.04.02) WKYC-TV University Hts, OH Accused: Unknown |
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01.13.02
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Gunner,
a family's German shepherd |
Recovering; shot by an off-duty police officer. The dog, who underwent life-saving surgery, had two gun wounds from a .38 caliber pistol in his stomach and five in his small intestine. Sheriff is investigating whether the deputy did anything illegal and whether he used his service weapon. | Woman
says police officer shot her dog (12.10.01) WKYC-TV Montville, OH |
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01.13.02
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Two bulls | Various; one bull was killed and another was maimed at an Odessa cattle ranch after being attacked with by bows-and-arrows. The convicted 19-yr-old is also accused of killing llamas, a goat and possibly a guinea pig. |
`Emotionally
Disturbed' Teen Gets Prison For Killing Bull |
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01.13.02
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A German shepherd-mix puppy | Deceased; the accused broke the puppy's neck by holding it by its hind legs, swinging it over his head and slamming it to the ground after the dog crewed through some stereo wires (occurred in 2000). |
S.C.
man gets 21/2 years in prison for killing puppy (01.11.02) |
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01.10.02
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Innocence, a cat named by her rescuers | Deceased; the cat was skinned alive dumped at a busy intersection last month on Indianapolis’ Southside. She was spotted crawling through traffic on U.S. 31, rescued by motorists but was later euthanized by a vet to relieve pain and suffering. |
Reward
offered in skinned-cat case (01.11.02) |
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01.10.02
Updated 02.26.02
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Theodore,
pitbull puppy (approximately 3 to 6 months old)  Photo Courtesy of Chronicle/Paul Chinn |
Recovering; puppy was set on fire and chased into an apartment building crawl space after forcing him to fight another dog. The injured puppy suffered burns on one-fourth of its body, including on its face, back and legs, and was recuperating yesterday at the VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital in N. Oakland. |
Boys
admit setting puppy on fire (01.24.02) Two
youths admit setting puppy on fire (01.24.02) Police
arrest two teens suspected in puppy fire (01.10.02) 3rd
boy arrested for alleged role in dog burning: Two others to remain
in custody (01.12.02) Calls
swamp animal hospital as pit bull pup heals from burns Boys
Accused of Setting Fire to Dog (01.09..02) |
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01.09.02
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Lucky, a 7-month-old herding dog | Deceased; shot twice then run over by a car as he tried to escape. A police officer saw the dog in a pool of blood and assumed it was dead until the tail started wagging. | Puppy
survives being shot then run over by car (01.09..01) Ananova Toronto, ONT |
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01.08.02
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"Pet" Turkey | Deceased; struck with a pool ball and a cue stick. | Pet
turkey attacked on Christmas morning (12.27.01) The Daily Camera Boulder, CO |
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01.07.02
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"Pet" Rabbit | Deceased; one youth was seen swinging the rabbit above his head and throwing it into a neighbouring garden. | 'Callous'
youngsters kill pet rabbit (01.07.02) Ananova Essex, UK |
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01.07.02
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Big Ears, a young shepherd mix | Deceased; shot at close range. Big Ears walked up to the accused and sniffed him as he walked down the street. He then pulled out a .40-caliber handgun and shooting the dog in the forehead; the dog died immediately. |
Man
charged with animal cruelty in dog shooting (01.07.02) Man
shoots dog for 'sniffing him' (01.07.02) |
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01.06.02
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4 Kittens | Deceased;
four live kittens were tossed out of a moving car. Only one kitten
survived hitting the pavement; unfortunately, the kitten bit the rescuer
and was destroyed for rabies testing. |
Conviction
for Vienna woman who threw kittens from moving vehicle (01.05.02) Woman
threw live kittens from moving car (01.06.02) |
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01.05.02
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4 wolves | Deceased; shot by hunters. | Four
wolves illegally shot and killed in deer season (12.22.01) Journal Sentinel Douglas, Price, Clark and Juneau Counties, WI |
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01.05.02
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"Pet" Canary | Deceased; a 43-year-old man taken into custody after a bar fight claims he repeatedly asked for someone to feed his pet while being held by police for 14 days. | Prisoner
sues police over the death of his canary (12.24.01) Ananova Den Haag, Netherlands |
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01.05.02
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Kitten | Deceased;
kitten was put in a freezer for 40 minutes, then a washing machine.
The "owner" then tried to set the kitten on fire using an
aerosol and threw steak knives at him/her before finally killing the
kitten with a brick. |
Man
escapes jail sentence after torturing kitten to death (10.15.01) Ananova Oatlands, New South Wales, AU |
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01.04.02
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9 dogs | 4 Deceased; 9 became ill in December, 4 died after eating scraps of poisoned meat found while being taken on walks along popular footpaths on Hong Kong Island. | Hunt
Stepped Up for Serial Dog Poisoner (01.04.02) Yahoo! News Hong Kong |
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01.03.02
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4 feral pigs | Deceased; a golf course maintenance worker and a friend apparently used steel poles with knives attached to the ends to gore four trapped hogs to death. |
Hogs
Killed At Golf Course Golfers
complain after slaughter of feral pigs (12.15.01) |
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01.03.02
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4-month-old pit bull | Deceased; a 4-mo-old pit bull was tied to a stake and his/her mouth was taped, the he/she was doused with furniture polish and set on fire. |
Attack
on dog prompts reward for prosecution (12.22.01) |
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01.03.02
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4 Wild Horses and a mule | Deceased; a chestnut stallion, 2 bay mares and a black mare were shot to death. A resident's mule was also killed. |
Horse
Killings Anger Community (12.27.01) |
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01.03.02
Updated 01.29.02 |
Deceased; put down after his lower jaw was completely brown off by a firecracker (M-80). Man charged with 11 counts of recklessly possessing explosives and one count animal cruelty. Plead "no contest" and got 4 yr sentence (concurrent terms of four years for possession and two years for cruelty) |
Man
Gets Prison Term for Animal Cruelty (01.29.02) LA
man given four-year prison term for maiming dog (01.28.02) |
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12.28.01
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Myrtle, 32-yr-old companion turtle | Deceased; beaten to death with a brick. | Pet
turtle allegedly beaten to death with brick in Albany (12.22.01) Online Athens / AP Albany, NY |
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12.28.01
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More than 20 pets have been killed | Deceased; Most of the animals have been poisoned by antifreeze, and most of the occurrences have been in the North Valley and South Valley. Dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats have been the primary targets. One Great Dane was killed by being tied to a refrigerator and set on fire. | Information
On Pet Killers Sought (12.13.01) KOATS-TV / Yahoo! News North/South Valleys, NM |
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12.28.01
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Ten pit bull terriers | Rescued;
at least three of the ten dogs removed were suffering from serious
cuts and other injuries. When police arrived, they found several dogs
tied to heavy chains and attacking another dog. The dog that was being
attacked appeared lifeless, but survived. |
Local
Man Accused Of Staging Dog Fights (12.17.01) Yahoo! News Cincinnati, OH |
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12.28.01
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Lucy,
a 5-yr-old Westhighland terrier |
Deceased; Someone is poisoning pets in the Houston area, investigators. | Dogs
Die From Ingesting Anti-Freeze (12.19.01) Yahoo! News Houston, TX |
|
12.18.01
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Molly, 10-week-old greyhound | Deceased;
dropped 30 ft to her death. The accused said the puppy was whining
and yapping on the balcony. Speaking outside court, an RSPCA official
said the accused teased her 4-yr-old daughter saying: "Shall
we keep Molly? Shall we not?" before dropping the puppy 30 ft
to her death in full view of youngsters playing outside the flat. |
Life
ban for woman who tortured puppy (12.18.01) Ananova Portsmouth, UK |
|
12.11.01 |
Suzy, a 115-lb chimpanzee | Deceased;
chimp escaped from Chimparty and shot
in the back and face after she had nearly subdued by two tranquilizer
darts. She was later euthanized. |
Teen
Jailed For Killing Chimpanzee: Judge Wanted Stiffer Sentence
(03.05.02) Teen
convicted of killing chimp (12.17.01) Jefferson County
teen goes to trial in shooting of chimpanzee |
|
12.05.01
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Two pit bull dogs | One deceased/one
rescued; police arrived to find two pit bull dogs fighting. One of
the dogs died; the other was taken to a vet. |
Police
Close Down Dog-Fighting Operation (12.05.01) |
|
12.05.01
|
Eve, a family pit bull and puppy | Deceased;
the dog was likely beaten, poisoned or both.
The puppy was likely drowned by the he same person or persons who
killed Eve |
Pit
bull and puppy found killed (08.28.01) |
|
12.05.01
|
Cattle | One deceased/one
injured; shots at the cattle with birdshot causing death to one and
injury to another. |
Cruelty
charge filed in cattle shooting (11.14.01) |
|
11.30.01 |
Stray cat | Deceased;
defendents threw a stray cat from a speeding car. Later returning
to the field, they found the injured cat and decided to put "it
out of its misery." One tied the cat to
the cement block and threw it the lake, which wasn't deep enough to
drown the cat. He then beat the cat with a club and a crow bar until
another defendent threw the cement block into the deeper water where
the animal drown. |
Ringleader
in cat's drowning pleads guilty (12.19.01) |
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11.30.01
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Rocky, 2-year-old pit bull | Recovering; his 16-yr-old "owner" cut off his ears with scissors. The animal was found with his ears crudely tied with dental floss and someone notified police. |
Prosecutors
05.file cruelty charges against 16-year-old pit bull "owner"
(11.21.01) |
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11.28.01
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Peppy, a family's 12-year old Pomeranian (dog) | Deceased; Peppy had been confined in a room, repeatedly kicked and thrown against a wall. He was then burned on a gas barbecue, possibly while still alive. Investigators were not able to recover the dog's body. |
Girl
BBQed dog alive; Teen convicted on two counts of cruelty (11.28.01) Teenager
who barbecued family dog faces jail (11.28.01) |
|
11.28.01
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Puppy | Deceased; decapitated puppy's body was found in a plastic bag in the front yard of a private residence. |
Puppy
Found Decapitated At Residence (11.28.01) |
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11.27.01
Memorial Website:
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15
Dogs (Small to medium dogs were singled out; the animals selected were among the most sociable and loving) |
Deceased;
15 dogs taken from an SPA shelter were were tied to trees, covered
with blankets, and had their front paws amputated by machetes. While
9 of 15 survived til morning, due to the severity of their injuries,
the dogs had to be euthanized. |
Fifteen
Dogs Tortured and Murdered in Tarragona, Spain (11.2001) For
non-spanish speakers, FreeTranslation.com
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|
11.27.01
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Chloe,
family's 4-yr-old golden retriever
File Photo Courtesy of Sentinel & Enterprise Online |
Deceased; shot by a compound cross-bow and later died of her injuries while being treated. |
Man
who shot dog: 'I had no choice' (11.24.01) |
|
11.27.01
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Missy, a 12-year-old black, gray, white and brown tabby (family) cat | Missing; suspected trapped and possibly euthanized inhumanely by a local trapper. |
Animal
cruelty issues surface in Sussex County (11.27.01) |
|
11.27.01
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Puppy, 7-month-old boxer | Deceased; shot by neighbor. |
Animal
cruelty issues surface in Sussex County (11.27.01) |
|
11.27.01
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Morgan, a family cat | Deceased; duct taped to a litterbox and drowned in a pool. |
Man
Accused Of Duct Taping, Drowning Cat (11.27.01) |
|
11.26.01 |
Bear
and Bert, two family cats  
Bear's Photo Courtesy of MSNBC; Bert's Photo Courtesy of CatAbuse.com |
Bert deceased/Bear survived; two cats were set on fire, one of which died. Suspect known and at large. |
Suspect
sought in cat burnings (11.07.01) |
|
11.26.01
|
A
rare Tiger, female |
Deceased; beaten to death and found dumped in a southwest Detroit neighborhood. | Dead
Tiger Found In Southwest Detroit; Investigators Say Animal Was Badly
Beaten (11.14.01) ClickOnDetroit / Yahoo! News Detroit, MI |
|
11.24.01
|
Sunday,
three-year-old pinto (family companion pony) |
Deceased; pony was shot and decapitated. Police have charged a man they believe had been illegally hunting when he mistakenly shot the pony and then decapitated the animal to hide evidence. | Man
charged in death of pony (11.20.01) Belleville man charged in death of pony (11.19.01) The Toronto Star Arden, Ontario |
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11.04.01
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Cat |
Recovering; a cat was set on fire on 09.. 17. The animal's feet were severely burned and whiskers were gone. | Reward
Offered In Cat-Burning Case: Animal Suffers Feet Burns (10.11.01) WTAE-TV / Yahoo! News Glassport, PA |
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11.04.01
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Dog, a 1-yr-old female, shepard-mix | Deceased; dead dog found in garbage dumpster was mutilated and possibly tortured. The dog had been skinned, castrated, decapitated and had the tendons in each of its legs cut. | Dead
Dog Discoveries Spark Investigation (10.30.01) ClickonDetroit / Yahoo! News Westland, MI |
|
11.04.01
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Hamster
and several rabbits File Photo Courtesy of WISC-TV |
Deceased; owner allegedly ordered an employee to put an injured hamster in a freezer to die; another worker was told to suffocate excess rabbits by sealing them in a box. | Pet
Store Owners Accused Of Freezing A Hamster (11.02.01) WISC-TV - Ch3000 / Yahoo! News Monona, WI |
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11.04.01
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Jay, a four-year-old tabby cat |
Euthanized due to injuries; suffered severe burns and a deep, open wound in a suspected firework attack. His veterinarians " believe he 05.have had a firework attached to his tail." |
Cat
is first casualty of firework season (11.03.01) Ananova Oldham, Lancashire, UK |
|
11.02.01
|
3 cats and 2 dogs |
Recovering; cat's eye was pulled out with a cork-screw before being thrown in a bin--left seriously injured but alive. Other Norway cases recently include a cat skinned alive, a puppy put in a plastic bag to be used as a football, a dog locked in a cellar for four years and a cat nailed to a tree. |
Cat's
eye pulled out with corkscrew (11.02.01) Ananova Norway |
|
10.31.01
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Fizz, a three-year-old black and white family cat |
Recovering; blasted at close range by a gunman, leaving 40 pellets in his body. "He had been shot at so close the person could have seen he was not a fox...there is no way they could have mistaken him for anything other than a family pet," said the treating veterinarian. |
Fizz
the cat survives 40 pellet shotgun blast (10.31.01) Ananova Briston, Norfolk, UK |
|
10.29.01
Updated 11.24.01 |
Tuppence, a 10-week-old family kitten |
Deceased; died after its neck was allegedly severed by the man's teeth following an argument between the accused and the owner of the cat. |
Man
jailed after biting off kitten's head (11.23.01) Man
bites cat (10.30.01) |
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10.25.01
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Tasha, a 17-year-old German Shepherd search-and-rescue dog and Lucy, a Labador service dog |
Deceased; An illegal attempt to kill predators resulted in the poisoning deaths of a search-and-rescue dog and a service dog. Both dogs died within 20 minutes of biting/eating the poisoned deer meaning the poison dosage was high. |
Poisoned
Bait Kills Search-and-Rescue Dog, Service Dog |
|
10.25.01
|
Mindy, 3-year-old dog |
Deceased; shot and killed (three bullets from a 12-gauge shotgun). Indicted Tuesday on a weapons offense ONLY. |
Indictment
accuses man in shooting of dad's dog |
|
10.24.01
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Siberian Husky |
Deceased; bound, tied to a car wheel then tossed into a river to drown |
Two
arrested after husky skinned alive (10.24.01) |
|
10.24.01
|
Dog, mixed-breed |
Deceased; skinned alive left in a garbage bag under a bridge by two men, who were intoxicated |
RSPCA
investigates dog drowning (10.22.01) |
|
10.23.01
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Sara, family cat |
Deceased; bludgeoned and set on fire. Defendent bashed the cat on the head with a 16", 4-lb metal flashlight because the animal tried to scratch him. He then tossed the cat in his delivery truck; after his next delivery, he doused the cat with charcoal lighter starter, lit the animal on fire and tossed it from the truck onto the street. |
News
coverage influences judges (08.23.01) |
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10.20.01
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Dog |
Deceased; a stray dog was caught, tied to the back of a car and dragged until it was dead. The body was then thrown through the stain glass window of a local church. One of the men must spend 10 years in prison; two others got four-year terms. |
3
dog draggers get prison terms (12.23.01) Man
found guilty in dog's dragging death (10.18.01) |
|
10.20.01
Updated 04.29.02 |
Peter,
a 50-pound goat stolen sometime around the first of the year, 3 Pet Llamas killed in 02.2001 and possibly a guinea pig |
Deceased; a necropsy performed showed the goat was stabbed and beaten to death with a blunt object, its head cracked into 29 pieces. The motive for the beating "Pure pleasure," admitted the accused. Animal cruelty suspect Brandon Eldred pleaded guilty Monday to attacking three pet llamas in East Lake: an adult that died after being beaten and sodomized [with a blunt object], an infant that lost an eye and an adult hacked in the face with a titanium meat cleaver. |
Cruelty
Gets Teen 3 Years Plea
Bargain Rejected In Llama Abuse, Death (02.09..02) |
|
10.20.01
|
Kitten |
Deceased; a kitten at petstore was stomped to death and thrown it into a trash can by an employee after it scratched the employee; the kitten was meant to be Glenn's new companion animal. |
Pet
store worker charged with stomping kitten (Oct 19, 2001) D.A.
vows justice for dead kitten (Oct 19, 2001) |
|
10.09.01
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Pigs |
Various stages; pig farm worker allegedly maiming and mutilating some of the pigs with a hammer and various other objects. Many pigs also died from poor care at pig farm including pneumonia and ulcers. |
Shocking
case of animal cruelty (Sept 10, 2001) |
|
10.09.01
|
Cat |
Deceased; cat thrown from Interstate overpass hitting SUV windshield |
Man
Arrested For Tossing Cat (August 24, 2001) KARK-TV / MSNBC Little Rock, AK |
|
10.08.01
|
Sydney,
two-year-old Rottweiler-Beagle mix |
Recovering; neighbors saw the dog's "owner" cover the dog's head with a plastic bag and jump up and down on her. Syndey suffered two fractures to her jawbone. These were not the only problem, she was covered with fleas and had a stomach full of parasites (a bottle cap also found in her stomach had to be removed) |
Wake
SPCA Sets Up Fund To Help Abused Dog: Garner Man Charged With Animal
Cruelty (Oct 3, 2001) WRAL-TV Garner, NC |
|
10.07.01
|
Poco, Bear, and other cats |
Deceased; At least 5 cats have been killed in unspeakable ways (gutted, set on fire, alleged coyote attacks) |
Cats
Mutilated In Ocean Beach (Oct 5, 2001) Yahoo! News Ocean Beach, CA |
|
10.07.01
|
Shadow, 7-month-old, female black Labrador |
Deceased; throat slashed twice; uncsuccessful attempts were made by a veterinary hospital to save the puppy's life |
Man
who cut puppy's throat gets year in jail (Sept 11, 2001) Rocky Mountain News / MSNBC Aurora, CO |
|
10.04.01
|
Prada,
a 4-lb, 4-month old Chihuahua |
Deceased; drunken,
enraged man bashed the helpless animal against the pavement on a
street. |
Puppy
Savagely Killed
|
|
10.03.01
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Jeb, an 11-year-old Labrador mix | Deceased; fatally shot | Reward
Offered in Slaying of Dog (Oct 3, 2001) Los Angeles Times Truckee, CA |
|
10.03.01
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Rubin, a rottweiler/lab/chow mix | Recovering; a .22-caliber bullet had entered the front of the dog’s chest and exited through its left front leg--shattering the bone and rendering it useless--it was amputated |
Dog
shot along Tiger Road |
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10.01.01
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Kitten, 2-months-old | Unknown; charcoal starter fluid was used on the kitten to set him/her on fire | Teen
charged with cruelty to animals for allegedly setting kitten on fire
(Sept 24, 2001) Kingsport Times-News Rogersville, TN |
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09.25.01
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Tiggy, a 7-mo-old tabby cat | Recovering; survived being anully impaled on a stick. Tiggy crawled home, and has since undergone an operation to repair some of the serious internal damage which resulted. |
Hunt
on for kitten impaler |
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09.25.01
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9 penguins, 2 gannets and 2 pelicans | Deceased; penguins beaten to death | Penguin
killer forced to clean up after birds (Sept 25, 2001) Ananova East London, UK |
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09.24.01
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Attempted
murder; thankfully, no dogs were harmed |
A man who threw meat laced with rat poison into neighbouring gardens after becoming annoyed over barking dogs. Two residents noticed meat, containing white tablets, being thrown into their gardens; none of the dogs ate the meat. | Man
sentenced for thowing poisoned meat into gardens (Sept 24, 2001) Ananova Halesowen, West Midlands, UK |
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10.20.01
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Kitten, 5-month-old kitten |
Recovering; thrown a into a bonfire in Glassport. Officer Pici discovered the burned kitten on Sept. 17 suffering from dehyd-ration and barely able to walk because his paws were so badly burned. The animal's entire body was singed, ears were blistered, and eyes, mouth and body were burned. The kitten was released from the hospital Sept. 21 "doing well." |
WM
Police Nab Suspect in Glassport Cat Burning |
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09.24.01
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2
dogs  Photo Courtesy of the KARK-TV |
Deceased; both shot, one decapitated. | Man
Shoots One Dog, Beheads Another (Sept 21, 2001) KARK-TV Faulkner County, AR |
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09.24.01
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Henry, Rosie and Red, greyhounds | Recovering; starved and emaciated | Greyhound's
owner receives probation (Sept 19, 2001) Taunton Gazette Taunton, MA |
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09.24.01
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Dolittle,
a dog Photo Courtesy of the KARK-TV |
Recovering; a pickup veered off the road and plowed into the dog, then took off. Some of his injuries -- his tail had to be amputated, his pelvis was broken in four places, his lip damaged, and his knee needs surgery. |
Dog
Hit Purposely With Truck (Sept 19, 2001) |
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09.24.01
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2 dogs | Deceased; 2 dogs (one a companion/service canine to an epileptic woman) were shot and killed. | Northshore
Man Accused Of Slaying 2 Dogs (Sept 11, 2001) Yahoo! News New Orleans, LA |
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09.03.01
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Crane | Deceased; a sandhill crane, a rare and federally protected bird, was found bloodied and beaten to death just inside the fence of a private bird sanctuary | Bedford
teen charged with killing of crane (Aug 28, 2001) MSNBC / NH Affiliate Bedford, NH |
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09.03.01
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2 Kittens | One deceased/one survived; the animals were sprayed with paint. Rescuer worked to save the kittens, washing the paint away, while her neighbors looked on and laughed. This wasn't the first time the homeless kittens had been spray-painted. | One
spray-painted kitten survives, one dies (Aug 20, 2001) KFOR-TV / MSNBC Oklahoma City, OK |
|
08.30.01
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A Pig | Deceased; 2 men are accused of forcing several 300-pound pigs to drink alcohol; when one of the drunken pigs didn't cooperate and so they allegedly beat it to death with a crowbar. | Men
got pig drunk, killed it (Aug 30, 2001) AP/ARCentral.com Murray, UT |
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08.30.01
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2 ducks | Deceased; two men purportedly used rocks, bats and golf clubs to beat and behead the six tame birds | 2
Men Are Sentenced for Roles In Slaughter of Ducks at Park (Aug 30, 2001) The Salt Lake City Tribune Murray, UT |
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08.29.01
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Anis
Agad, male homosapien and a kitten |
Deceased; Agad's body was found along Interstate 85. He had been shot between midnight and 3 a.m. on Aug 14. A tortured, dead kitten was found inside the suspects black Mercedes. | Homicide
Suspect Arrested After Traffic Stop, Chase (Aug 22, 2001) Yahoo! News / WJLA-TV Virginia |
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08.29.01
|
Roxie (a dog) and 6 puppies | Deceased; 3 barely alive puppies were found in the dumpster about one block from the Humane Society; a tip phoned in to 88-CRIME led detectives to a house, where three other dogs, including the puppies' mother, Roxie, were found living in abusive conditions (another dog found dead in the neighborhood was connected to the man) | Man
pleads guilty in puppy-dumping case (Aug 28, 2001) Tucson Citizen Tucson, AZ |
|
08.27.01
|
Sadie,
shepherd-mix puppy and Several siblings (deceased)  PhotoCourtesy of the Elk Valley Times |
1 rescued/several deceased; A young man who had been working at the fairgrounds discovered a grisly site came upon the bodies of several young puppies that had been beaten to death; hiding behind a tractor tire was a lone survivor less than 2 months old whose tiny body had evidence of scars from past abuse | Puppy
survives beating, looks for new home (Aug 27, 2001) Elk Valley Times Elk Valley, TN |
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08.27.01
|
Hannah,
a 10-year-old retriever mix PhotoCourtesy of TheSanDiegoChannel.com |
Deceased; escaped from her yard and was found shot in the head | Ramona
Resident Searches For Dog's Killer (Aug 24, 2001) TheSanDiegoChannel.com / Yahoo! News San Diego, CA |
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08.27.01
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Bear | Deceased; the bear was not immediately killed, but was found wounded Wednesday afternoon. DOW officers shot and killed the bear because its injuries were so severe. Bear season doesn't start until 9/02/01 in Durango. | Bear
shot in back with bow and arrow (Aug 23, 2001) The Durango Herald News Durango, CO |
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08.27.01 |
Pitbull,
75-lb female |
Deceased; pit bull with open wounds died Wednesday after being hung by its leash on a fence and beaten in the head repeatedly. Officer's report stated that the pit bull suffered bites from an apparent dogfight on its neck and a deep wound above its right temple area, resembling an ice-pick puncture | Man
hangs pit bull on fence, beats and kills animal (Aug 24, 2001) News-JournalOnline.com Daytona Beach, FL |
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08.24.01
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Cascade,
Yorkshire Terrier PhotoCourtesy of CourtTV |
Deceased; a fatal kick to a 6-month-old Yorkshire Terrier |
Dog
killer acquitted of animal abuse (Aug 24, 2001) Iowan
On Trial For Kicking Dog To Death (Aug 23, 2001) |
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08.24.01
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Dog, family labrador-cross | Deceased; suffocated by owner | Man
fined on cruelty charge (Aug 24, 2001) Australian Broadcasting Corp Southern Tasmania, Australia |
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08.20.01
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2 Ponies | Rescued/deceased; one foal dead and another injured from knife slashing while grazing | Police
Investigate Fatal Pony-Slashing Incident (Aug 14, 2001) MSNBC / NY-VT Affiliate Swanton, VT |
|
08.19.01
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Chicken |
Deceased; On the passenger side of the van, a headless black chicken wedged between the side-view mirror and the window; the chicken's head was placed on the van's antenna. Vandalism to the facility and the murder of this bird have shelter workers upset and scared. |
Vandal
strikes animal shelter (Aug 18, 2001) MSNBC / Bellavue, WA Affiliate Bothell, WA |
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08.19.01
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Kitten, 3-month old | Deceased; Man got mad when his 20-year-old girlfriend didn't come home until 5 AM -- choked the kitten and slammed the animal on the floor (died instantly). | Man
accused of killing kitten in fit of anger (Aug 17, 2001) AP / AZCentral.com Providence, RI |
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08.19.01
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1 Dog, 3 Cats | Deceased; Police investigating -- dog was mutilated and hanged from a fence by its collar, a cat was found in a driveway, dead from a broken neck, a 2nd kitten was found crushed under a brick, and another kitten had its tail slashed off (what was left of the tail was split). A Park View resident said 3 of her cats have been killed or harmed, 2 are still missing. | Dog,
3 cats discovered dead after mutilation (Aug 18, 2001) The Virginian-Pilot Portsmouth, VA |
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08.19.01
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4 Puppies, shepherd-lab mix | Deceased; slaughtered by man casting them into an agricultural shredder. Mother (Rose) and remaining puppy (Molly) went to a shelter to be adopted out to new families |
Tipton
man pleads to killing 4 puppies (Aug 16, 2001) |
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08.17.01
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Dog,
black male Labrador mix |
Deceased; animal control officer said that the dog died of starvation, but before he died, he walked around in his own feces and urine. According to the charges, they "did willfully and maliciously torture and kill a 3-year-old black male lab mix by short-chaining it in the basement and depriving it of necessary food, water, sanitary living conditions and veterinary care until it died." |
Second
Cruelty Suspect Found in Johnstown (Aug 13, 2001) |
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08.17.01
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Family Cat | Deceased; someone went into a home and broke the neck of one of the family's cats |
Someone
Broke Family Cat's Neck (Aug 16, 2001)
ThePittsburghChannel and Yahoo! News E. Huntingdon Township, PA |
|
08.16.01
Updated 01.13.02 |
Heidi,
10-month-old boxer puppy PhotoCourtesy of NewsNet5 |
Rescued; Police say the man hit the dog with his shoe, picked her up by her ears, lifted her by her front legs and twisted her legs behind her head until they touched...picked her up by the chain around her neck so she was dangling in the air. A neighbor caught the incidents on videotape as evidence of abuse. |
Victim
of animal cruelty gets new home (Jan 3, 2002) Man
who hit dog sent to jail: Man
Twists Dog's Legs Behind Her Head (Aug 16, 2001) |
|
08.16.01
|
Pitbull
Puppy PhotoCourtesy of Texarkana Gazette |
Deceased/euthanized; dog was tied up in a backyard when the assailants gouged seven holes in his skin with what appeared to be a cookie cutter or large pipe | Police
seek information on deadly abuse of puppy (Aug 16, 2001) Texarkana Gazette Texarkana, TX |
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08.15.01
|
2 Squirrels | Deceased; One squirrel died immediately, the other, maimed with an eye injury, died while being taken to animal control to be euthanized. 16-yr-old was charged with felony cruelty for shooting them with a BB gun. | Teen
charged with animal abuse for shooting squirrels (Aug 15, 2001) NewsObserver.com Gaston, NC |
|
08.14.01
|
Bo, a 16-month-old Rheinhart English setter | Being treated; suffering from the apparent effects of ingesting rat poison; police are treating the incident as an intentional poisoning. He's alive and not permanently hurt. He lost a lot of weight, but he's eating. |
Academy
chief's dog survives poisoning (Aug 16, 2001) Milford
Academy headmaster's dog poisoned (Aug 10, 2001) |
|
08.27.01
|
Anna, a 12-yr old cocker spaniel | Deceased; woman says her son and his girlfriend agreed to care of her dog while she was moving--the dog was with the couple for a few months when the woman got a phone call saying Anna was dead. She learned her son's girlfriend paid to have Anna picked up and euthanized. Girlfriend claims the dog was unwanted, barked constantly, and posed a threat to their infant sons. | Local
woman sues son's girlfriend for killing dog (Aug 9, 2001) MSNBC / Las Vegas Affiliate Las Vegas, NV |
|
08.14.01
|
2 rare Siberian Amur Tigers and 1 Snow Leopard |
Fighting for their lives after eating poisoned rabbits; Zookeepers traced the poison to rabbits imported from the Czech Republic | Big
cats poisoned at German zoo (Aug 9, 2001) Ananova Magdeburg, Germany |
|
08.14.01
|
Family Cat | Deceased; strangled neighbour's cat before cutting off its head | 'Lost
sleep provoked cat killing' (Aug 7, 2001) Ananova Eisenstadt, Austria |
|
08.14.01
|
Bud, a rottweiler | Recovering;
hit in the head with 150 shotgun pellets has survived thanks to £6,500
($9,285.25 US) worth of operations; Bud lost
his tongue and teeth in the attack |
Rottweiler
survived 150 shotgun pellets in head (Aug 14, 2001) Ananova Winterbourne, near Bristol, UK |
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08.14.01
|
6 Racing Pigeons | Deceased; six racing pigeons were been found with their legs torn off and hearts ripped out (post mortems revealed the internal organs were ripped out while the birds still alive) | Racing
pigeons tortured and killed (Aug 14, 2001) Ananova Boughton, Nottinghamshire, UK |
|
08.14.01
|
Shetland Pony, six-year-old chestnut stallion | Recovering; Shetland pony had its throat slashed by a knife-wielding attacker | Shetland
pony slashed by knife attacker (Aug 14, 2001) Ananova Redruth, West Cornwall, UK |
|
08.14.01
|
2 Hares | Deceased;
killed two hares; according to police, the boys tortured and killed
the animals because they were bored |
Teenagers
play football with hares (Aug 14, 2001) Ananova Tyrol, Austria |
|
08.13.01
|
Dog | Unknown; authorities said someone threw a dog off an overpass in Caswell County...a driver swerved to miss the dog just before the animal limped into the woods. The dog has not been found yet. |
Dog
Dropped Off Overpass Onto Highway (Aug 13, 2001) |
|
08.10.01
|
Deer and Fawn PhotoCourtesy of ClickOnDetroit.com |
Fawn deceased; mother deer survived/recovering; man intentionally hit them with his motor vehicle | Man
Accused Of Attacking Deer (Aug 9, 2001) ClickOnDetroit.com/Yahoo!News Detroit, MI |
|
08.09.01
|
Missy, German shepherd/collie mix | Deceased; dog found dead with its legs and mouth bound by tape | Owner
of dead dog charged (Aug 9, 2001) The Bergen Record Fairlawn, NJ |
|
08.08.01
|
5
neighborhood cats  PhotoCourtesy of KOIN-TV |
Deceased; cats found dead and mutilated | Reward
Grows For Cat Killer's Capture (July 26, 2001) Award Offered In Cat-Killing Case: 5 Animals Found Dead Or Mutilated (July 19, 2001) Fourth Case Of Cat Mutilation Reported (June 15, 2001) 'Cat Killer' Signs Alarm Neighbors (June 7, 2001) KOIN-TV Channel 6 Tigard, OR |
|
08.08.01
|
Charlie,
family cat PhotoCourtesy of KOIN-TV |
Recovering; Charlie was burned on over 50 percent of his body--he was set on fire in late July. |
Burned
Cat Blows Out Birthday Candle (Aug 7, 2001) |
|
08.04.01
|
Sara,
kitten |
Deceased; beaten and set on fire the kitten was later euthanized due to injuries |
Maximum
sentence for man who set kitten on fire (Aug 3, 2001) Man
who killed kitten gets maximum penalty (Aug 3, 2001) |
|
08.04.01
Updated 03.21.02
|
Queso,
stray cat |
Deceased; shot, skinned and decapitated. Brehm testified that Bowers shot the cat on the patio of Taco Cabana about 4 a.m. He said he grabbed the cat, which he said was dead, drove a few blocks and he and Bowers both hit it with a 9-iron to make doubly sure it was dead. After that, Brehm told the jury, he skinned the head and then cut the head off with a knife so he could bleach the skull and keep it like some of his cousins have done to the heads of coyotes, bobcats and deer. The jury of three men and three women was instructed
that to convict Brehm, the state had to prove that he either tortured
the cat or killed an animal that belonged to someone without that
person's consent. The definition of animal
as defined in the penal code and given to the jury is a "domesticated
living creature and wild living creature previously captured. Animal
does not include an uncaptured wild creature or a wild creature
whose capture was accomplished by conduct at issue under this section."
|
Former
Baylor baseball player acquitted of animal cruelty; group mad
(Mar 20, 2002) Ex-Baylor
baseball player acquitted in cat death Ex-player
is acquitted in animal cruelty case (Mar 19, 2002) Jury
acquits ex-Baylor baseball player in cat killing; charges dismissed
vs. 2nd player |
|
08.04.01
|
Chiqilin, a puppy | Deceased;
puppy beaten with golf club was euthanized (due to severity of injuries).
Man charged faces new witness-intimidation charge |
Man
charged in puppy beating (Aug 3, 2001) Plea entered in puppy beating (Aug 17, 2001) The Mercury News Santa Cruz, CA |
|
08.04.01
|
Phoenix,
dog  PhotoCourtesy of KPIX-TV |
Recovering; dragged behind car as "punishment" | Man
Sentenced for Dragging Dog Behind Car (July 27, 2001) KPIX-TV San Francisco San Jose, CA |
|
08.04.01
|
Cinnamon, an orange-brown female mixed spaniel | Deceased; dog stabbed to death | City
firefighter faces drunken driving, cruelty to animals and other charges
(July 26, 2001) Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, PA |
|
08.04.01
|
Pit-bull dog | Deceased; fatally shot | Law
& Disorder: Officer shoots, kills pit bull while apprehending
suspect (July 26, 2001) Jacksonville Times-Union Online Officer Kills Pit Bull (July 25, 2001) News4Jax.com / Yahoo! News Jacksonville, FL |
|
08.02.01
Updated 03.25.02 |
Max, family dog | Recovering;
"owner" slit his dog's throat, broke its neck and repeatedly
stabbed it in the head with a box knife. "Before taking his daughter
to the hospital, Mr. Zeits drove what he thought was Max's corpse
to a nearby construction site and slipped it into an open drain pipe.
When he came back later to bury the remains, the dog was gone. |
Probation
in dog cruelty conviction (Mar 23, 2002) Odenton
Man Faces Jail Time After Animal Cruelty Trial 90
Days for Slashing Pet |
|
08.02.01
|
Cat,
family pet
Photo Courtesy of Click2Houston.com |
Recovering;
an arrow was shot through the cat's face and came out the back of
her neck; if infection sets in, she could lose an eye. (It is not
known if this was accidental or deliberate.) |
Cat
Suffers Injuries From Arrow In Head (July 31, 2001) |
|
08.02.01
|
Dog, pitbull | Deceased; police officer shot and killed a dog that was barking at him as he was handcuffing a 14-year-old drug suspect. | Officer
Kills Pit Bull: Firearms Review Board To Review Shooting (July
25, 2001) Yahoo! News Jacksonville, FL |
|
08.02.01
|
Sassy, an indoor, declawed 14-yr-old Siamese cat | Deceased; Police Officer killed the cat with a shovel after a nearby resident reported she was hissing and foaming at the mouth, Sassy's veterinarian indicated Sassy's behavior may have been caused by heat exhaustion. |
Pet
Cat Killed By Police |
|
08.08.01
|
Cattle | Deceased; four gruesome and baffling cattle deaths in which portions of the animals' faces were cut or peeled off and eyeballs and genitals removed | Cattle
Mutilations Stump Investigators (Aug 8, 2001) Fox News Network Dupuyer/Fort Shaw, MT |
|
08.02.01
|
Two
dogs, possibly rottweilers Photo Courtesy of KSAT-TV |
Deceased;
found the dogs lying in the street outside ropes tied tightly around
their necks |
2
Roped Dogs Found Dead In City Street (July 19, 2001) |
|
08.02.01
|
Wolfie,
chow-mix dog Photo Courtesy of KSAT-TV |
Recovering;
dog allegedly attacked by a neighbor with a machete lost his right
eye in the attack |
Dog
Hurt In Machete Attack 'Lucky': Wolfie Loses Right Eye In Animal Cruelty
Case (July 18, 2001) KSAT-TV / Yahoo! News San Antonio, TX |
|
08.02.01
|
3 dogs | Deceased; neighbors say that a bucket was found containing a mix of cat food and anti-freeze near one of the homes |
Dogs
Poisoned In Meeker County (July 18, 2001) |
|
08.02.01
|
Reno,
a boxer Photo Courtesy of KSAT-TV |
Recovering; dog found with its tongue cut out |
Dog
Loses Pant In Case Of Animal Cruelty
(July 16, 2001) Abused
Dog Gets Adopted |
|
08.02.01
|
Kitten Photo Courtesy of KOCO-TV Channel 5 |
Deceased;
badly burned cat was euthanized. "Officers said that it was possible that someone injured that cat with fireworks, but the damage was so severe that they couldn't tell for sure. " |
Another
Severely Abused Cat Found: Possible Victim Of Firecrackers Put Down
(July 9, 2001) KOCO-TV Oklahoma City, OK |
|
08.02.01
|
2 cats | Deceased; Someone in NW Austin and N Travis Co is killing cats in a horrifying way; since April, two cats have been found severed in half | Someone
Is Killing Cats In Northwest Austin (July 12, 2001) Yahoo! News Autin, TX |
|
07.16.01
|
Leo,
a 10-year-old bichon frisé Photo Courtesy of KRON and CNN.com |
Deceased; killed in traffic due to road rage |
'Road
Rage' Dog Killer Gets Maximum Sentence (July
13, 2001) |
|
07.11.01 |
Rick,
a German shepherd mix Photos Courtesy of Stray Rescue of St. Louis |
Recovering;
disfigured by acid, patches of hair and skin were missing from
Rick's back and a 30-lb padlocked chain was embedded in his neck. |
Rick
Update (July 2001) Dog
Mutilation Spawns Anti-Violence Commercial For St. Louis (July
10, 2001) |
|
07.11.01
|
Holly,
a pedigree shih-tzu |
Recovered;
the dog had been systematically deprived of adequate nourishment for
14 days, had a serious eye infection and was trussed up with dog leads,
wrapped in a bin-bag, and dumped in a four-foot culvert UPDATE: Louise Swannick was convicted and banned from keeping animals for 10 years and ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid community work |
Animal
ban for cruelty woman Couple
admit animal cruelty |
|
08.04.01
|
Tom,
cat  PhotoCourtesy of Voices for Pets |
Recovering; victim of dog-fighting training. Tom had been tethered with a steel cable and used as bait in training dogs to be vicious; with the cable wrapped around him, he was put in a plastic bag and placed in the street to be run over before being rescued by a vet tech passing by. |
Tom
- $3,000 REWARD |
|
06.21.01
Updated 03.21.02
|
Westy,
cat Photos Courtesy of The Denver Channel |
Recovering; set on fire and thrown from a car that sped away from the scene. For months and three surgeries including the amputation
of his ears, tail and one leg, Westy is ready to leave the hospital. |
New
law honors feisty cat Westy
persuades lawmakers Westy
finds warm hearts in new home (Dec 27, 2001) Cruelty
to Cat Inspires Push for Stiffer Penalties (Sept 28, 2001) "Westy"
The Burned Cat Continues To Improve (June 15) |
|
07.10.01
Updated 11.24.01 |
Smokey,
kitten Photo Courtesy of KCRA-TV 
Photo Courtesy of KXTV-Sacramento |
Recovering--facing weeks of rehabilitation; Smokey's fur and front paws were burned severely when someone used electrical tape to attach two M-80s to Smokey's neck--one of the M-80s exploded |
Two
teens arrested in fireworks attack on kitten
(Nov 20, 2001) Teens
charged with trying to blow up kitten (Nov 20, 2001) Reward
Offered in Fireworks Abuse of Cat (July
19, 2001) Cat
Tortured During Illegal Fireworks Prank (July 6, 2001) |
|
08.02.01
Updated 06.19.02 |
Angel,
a kitten
All Photos Courtesy of KOCO-TV Channel 5 |
Recovering;
tar-covered kitten found wandering --much of her fur had been cut
off the kitten; officials said that it appeared that the tar had been
on for about a week. Happy Ending (Aug 2001): The Meredith family adopted Angel. Since then, cat lovers have sent fan mail commending the Merediths...they say someone else deserves the thank you. “We really have to thank them at the animal shelter because they did a wonderful job on this kitten,” Mary Meredith said. 
|
One
Year Later, Tarred Kitten In Good Spirits (June 17, 2002) |
|
11.07.01
Updated 03.25.02 |
5 kittens |
Deceased; prison officer allegedly told the inmate to drop the kittens in a trash compactor, but the inmate refused, so he dumped them in and turned the machine on, killing the kittens |
Ex-guard
Gets 1 Year For Killing Kittens (Mar 22, 2002) Prisoner
guard convicted of crushing kittens to death Guard
Convicted of Crushing Kittens (Dec 18, 2001) Sing
Sing inmate tells of kittens' death (Nov 6, 2001) Sing
Sing officer killed inmate's kittens (Aug 13, 2001) |
|
08.02.01
Updated 03.05.02 |
'Andy,'
a wild Boar
|
Decased; tortured (castrated) and killed in radio station's parking lot. |
Letters
to the Editors: Bubba's acquittal gives approval to atrocious stunt
(Mar 5, 2002) Florida
Radio Announcer Defends Killing of Boar Florida
shock jock faces animal cruelty charges (Feb 25, 2002) DJ
Cleared In Hog Slaughtering WXTB-Radio
DJ Charged With Felony Cruelty to Animals |
|
08.02.01
|
Rocky, 6-week-old puppy | Recovering; apparently had a bottle rocket placed inside his rectum and ignited, after being stolen from his fenced in yard while his owners were away. | Teen
charged in cruelty case (July 3, 2001) Another teen to be charged in Tarrant animal cruelty case (July 6, 2001) NBC Birmingham, Channel 13 Tarrant, AL |
|
07.16.01
|
More
than 150 Pitbull Dogs 31 Electrocuted 
Photo
Courtesy of PETA |
Seized;
dogfighting dogs. Graves found for at least 12 dogs on the property;
females and puppies were "sold" while male fighters were
destroyed 31 Deceased; electrocuted because they couldn't be sold. Veterinarian says that dogs suffered (fully conscious) painful heart-attacks when electrocuted |
Help
Seek Justice for NC Dogfighter's Victims (July 2001) Peta-Online Convicted dog-fighter electro-cutes 31 pit bulls (Aug 14, 2001) MSNBC/NBC17-TV View Story on NBC 17 Lee County, NC |
|
07.10.01
|
Dexter, Bassetthound | Decased; dog was beaten, mutilated and incinerated. A Torrington man was sentenced to 4 to 7 yrs in prison felony burglary in the theft of Dexter, who subsequently was mutilated and burned. |
Wyoming
man sentenced in dog's kidnapping (Aug 28, 2001) |
|
07.10.01
|
Exotic black swan on Donald Trump's Golf Course | Deceased; beaten to death by golfer |
Golfer
Charged in Clubbing of Swan (June 29, 2001) Golfer
Avoids Jail For Clubbing Swan (July 2, 2001) |
|
07.10.01
|
Britney,
family cat |
Deceased; found by father and daughter (owners) mutilated and hanging from a tree | Mutilated
Cat Found Hanging From Tree (June 28, 2001) KSAT-TV / Yahoo! News North Side/Bexar County, TX |
|
07.10.01
|
Mufasa,
girlfriend's cat 
 Photo Courtesy of KSAT-TV |
Deceased/Euthanized due to injuries; cat was set on fire |
Man
who set cat ablaze gets jail (Aug 18, 2001) Jury
Convicts Man Accused Of Burning Cat and Man
Convicted Of Burning Cat Turns Himself In (June 27, 2001) |
|
07.10.01
|
Spanish mastiff dog | Deceased; the mastiff was shot for barking, defendant also shot and killed a Labrador puppy for the same reason when he lived in Kendall (FL) | Dog
Shooter Pleads Guilty, Then Calls Incident Ridiculous (June 27, 2001) Yahoo! News Pinecrest, FL |
|
08.02.01
|
Cat and Dog | Deceased;
doused a cat in lighter fluid and then lit it in August of last year
(euthanized due to injury) Another man beat a puppy to death with a baseball bat on Monday |
Local
men face charges of animal cruelty (June 7, 2001) |
|
07.10.01
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Two Canadian geese | Deceased; following a verbal altercation in which a couple defended geese, the couple carcass of a decapitated goose on their front doorstep; second decapitated goose was found nearby 3 days later | Two
Men And Juvenile Charged With Animal Cruelty, Hunting Offenses In
Decapitated Geese Case (June
18, 2001) MD Dept of Natural Resources Annapolis, MD |
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Grace,
kitten
Photo
Courtesy of VA PAWS - this picture was taken after Grace had received
some treatment. Pictures from the time of rescue (available at VA
Paws Website) are too horrific to show here. |
Recovered--wounds from being bound, tortured and eyes shot out with bb-pellets | Saving
Grace (March 2, 2001) VA PAWS (Partnership for Animal Welfare & Support) Christiansburg, VA |
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Sadie, German shepherd puppy | Deceased -- one-year-old puppy was found cut in two; several juveniles, ages 9 to 13 tied the dog to train tracks or held Sadie down until the last minute and ran |
Ecorse
woman finds her dog killed, cut in two and Sheriff
finds new pup for pet owner: Police still search for the suspects
who beheaded her dog (June 2-8,
2001) |
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Spirit,
dog  Photo Courtesy of Indianpolis Star |
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Photo
Courtesy of Yahoo! News 
Photo
Courtesy of PETA