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Yahoo
37 minutes ago
- General
- Yahoo
French bulldogs stolen during Queens robbery pattern: NYPD
Queens, N.Y. (PIX11) — The NYPD is searching for multiple suspects linked to three separate incidents on May 31 in Queens. The suspects involved are accused of stealing cash, personal items, and two French Bulldogs, according to the NYPD. More Local News The timeline of incidents is as follows: At 5:20 p.m., two unidentified individuals drove up to a 27-year-old man near 41-25 Crane Street. One of the suspects reportedly displayed a gun, while the second pulled the victim into the vehicle and punched him, police say. The victim was able to escape, but the suspects took his iPhone and $800, police say. The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Queens Hospital for treatment. At around 7 p.m., two unidentified individuals drove up to a 31-year-old man near Crane Street and Dead End. One of the suspects reportedly displayed a gun, while the second punched and kicked the victim, police say. The suspects took the victim's iPhone and house keys and drove away, police say. At around 10 p.m., two suspects entered the victim's residence near Crane Street and Jackson Avenue and stole two French Bulldogs and clothing, police say. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State Police say the first suspect is a man, approximately 20 to 25 years old, and around 5'8' and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a Bulls cap and black sweater. The second suspect is described as a man approximately 25 to 30 years old, and around 6′ and 220 pounds. Police say he was last seen wearing a gray baseball cap and a gray sweater. The NYPD released surveillance video showing one of the suspects being forced into the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
2nd arrest made in connection to missing French Bulldog ‘Julio'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A second arrest has been made in connection to the theft of a French Bulldog, court records show. 20-year-old Tahari Taylor was booked into the Mecklenburg County Detention Center on May 30 and charged with felony possession of stolen goods. According to an affidavit, on April 6, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were called to the 3000 block of Barrow Road in reference to a stolen vehicle. Inside the vehicle was the victim's French Bulldog 'Julio'. MORE | The car was found on April 11, and a juvenile was charged, but Julio was still missing. While investigators were investigating an unrelated incident, data from a cell phone was reviewed and found to contain evidence from this case. The phone data contained text messages between two people on April 7, less than 24 hours after the victim's car and dog were stolen. The text stated that Taylor had the dog and was bringing it to the co-defendant's home. Further evidence on the phone confirmed that the dog and vehicle belonged to the victim. There were also photos and videos of the victim's car and dog. On May 14, a 37-year-old woman, Kendra Hunter, was also charged with felony possession of stolen goods in relation to this case. Both are being charged with felonies because the dog is worth $5,000. Court documents say that the dog's owner contacted investigators on May 1 to say that Hunter called her about the dog. It was communicated that the dog 'may be with someone's uncle who breeds French Bulldogs.' Investigators also reviewed Hunter's teenage son's cellphone, finding a photo of Julio that was taken at their home less than a day after the dog was stolen. Officials have not said if Hunter's son was the juvenile who was arrested. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Linda Martins dog shelter sees huge spike in French Bulldog surrenders
Designer French Bulldogs are being dumped en masse at rescue centres around the country, with animal lover Linda Martin noticing a marked increase in the numbers of French bulldogs being dumped at her North County Dublin rehoming sanctuary. Former Eurovision winner Linda, who now operates the pound for North County Dublin County Council, says she has seen a huge number of French bulldogs come into her care at her state-of-the-art facility, The Dog Hub located in Meakstown in North Dublin. In fact, at least a fifth of Linda's current residents at The Dog Hub are of the French bulldog breed and range in age from one to five years of age. Photo taken in Chiang Mai, Thailand Speaking to Linda says she is not entirely sure why the pricey pooches- who breeders sell at anything from around 1,000 to 10,000 euros are suddenly being dumped by their owners into rescue centres around the nation. 'We have seen a huge increase in the numbers of French bulldogs coming into us,' Linda told But she says the fleeting celebrity popularity with certain breeds can lead to an uptake in people opting to buy different types of dog at certain times. 'If you have a Disney movie out that has a particular type of dog then you will usually see that breed become the 'dog-of-the-week',' explains Linda. 'For instance when 101 Dalmations came out, everyone wanted spotted doggies. Then when Game of Thrones was on Huskies were the popular dogs,' Linda told the MoS. While Linda said French bulldogs are a beautiful breed they can be quite rambunctious of character. 'They're gorgeous dogs; they really are, but I think people have this idea that they are just going to sit there looking all pretty, and that's simply not the case. 'They can be quite tough, and they are sturdy and they can be rambunctious.,' said Linda 'They do make great pets but they are not just a pretty little plaything like some people imagine.' Pic: Getty Images Linda's state-of-the-art Dog Hub is currently home to a vast array of scruffs, mutts and designer doggies all looking for their forever homes. And the famously well-respected singer Linda has not only seen mutts coming to her spanking new rehoming centre as she has also seen more than a few famous faces drop by. Bassist and avid gardener Adam Clayton of U2 fame popped into The Dog Hub last month where he adopted three cute hedgehogs from Linda, and the three little rascals are right at home burrowing around Clayton's 17 acres of gardens and woodlands at his Southside home. Linda Martin and Adam Clayton. Pic: Supplied A lover of all creatures great and small, Adam paid a visit to Eurovision winner Linda's animal sanctuary where he quickly made the acquaintance of three little friends. Adam loves animals,' said Linda 'and his daughter especially loves hedgehogs so now three little mites are living their best life and they have the run of Adam's massive gardens.' Eurovision legend and animal welfare campaigner Linda Martin has been awarded a contract to run a dog shelter on behalf of Dublin City Council, the Irish Mail on Sunday can reveal. And last week a contingent of soft-hearted rough-riders from Ireland Devils Disciples motorcycle crew made a pit stop at the Dog Hub to pay Linda and her kennels full of four-legged friends a visit. 'It's smashing out here,' said one of the bikers.'It's like Beverly Hills for dogs. She's some woman is Linda,' said another animal loving biker.
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Scotsman
Cruel pet owner whacks dogs with garden spade (DISTRESSING CONTENT)
This video More videos A pet owner was caught on video swinging a spade down onto her French Bulldogs - but she has not been banned from keeping dogs (WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT). Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This was the horrific moment (click to play above) when an animal abuser was caught wandering around her garden as she whacked her pet dogs with a spade. The RSPCA inspector who reviewed the footage above, described hearing a 'harsh sound and a slight sound of a dog yelping' as Elizabeth Perrin swings a large spade in the garden. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tameside Magistrates' Court was told that Perrin, of Thorncliffe Avenue, Dunkinfield, wandered around her garden, striking two of the dogs before shouting 'next one'. Despite her actions, Perrin is still allowed to keep dogs as her two children benefit from having an emotional support dog. Dog 'hit with force' RSPCA Inspector Ryan King observed, of the distressing video above: 'One is hit with such force that is knocked off its feet onto its back and struggles to get up for a second.' One pet was seen to be knocked to the ground and RSPCA officers discovered one had been put down after suffering gash wounds. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Perrin was also filmed hitting the pets with a broom and kept them in cramped conditions which failed to prevent them fighting. No dog ban as children have special needs The defendant was subject to a 12-month community order and a 16-week night-time curfew and ordered to pay £700 costs by magistrates on May 14. She admitted causing unnecessary suffering to three dogs by inflicting blunt force trauma and physical violence, and failing to ensure their needs were met by housing them away from other animals. Magistrates decided against banning her from keeping animals because her two children have special needs which benefit from their having support dogs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Reports of dog fighting Trevor Hague, of Town Lane, Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, was also prosecuted after an RSPCA inquiry. Hague was banned from keeping dogs for six months, fined £604 and ordered to pay £700 costs. Elizabeth Perrin (Date of birth: 04.08.1972), of Thorncliffe Avenue, and Trevor Hague, (date of birth: 22.03.1973) of Town Lane, both Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, were prosecuted after an RSPCA inquiry. | rspca RSPCA Inspector Ryan King said in a statement that he went to the address in Town Lane in November 2021 to investigate reports that a number of dogs on the premises were fighting. The defendants told him they had 20 dogs in total and showed them around an open plan area where a number of the pets were kept. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Injured dog put to sleep He said one young Frenchie, Wizza, was lying on a sofa and 'seemed flat - not jumping around like the other dogs'. The officer added: 'There was a bad smell coming from him, on closer inspection I noticed a number of puncture wounds on his front legs, there was some blood around his ears and further puncture wounds around his groin.' Under his supervision, the pair arranged to take Wizza to see a vet. However, due to his injuries, he was put to sleep to end his suffering and two days later Inspector King collected his body from a pet crematorium and this was given to the police as evidence. 'Hit and kicked' dogs His court statement added that a month later, he viewed two videos which were taken in the back garden of the defendants' home - which he recognized from his previous visits. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'One video showed Trevor Hague, who kicks a dog once to its body. The other video shows Elizabeth Perrin hitting one of the dogs with the brush end of a broom a number of times. 'Again I could identify both Perrin and Hague in the videos as I had met them on multiple occasions. I called Perrin and informed her I needed to visit and speak to her, so I arranged to go round the next day.' Both defendants claimed they 'only hit or kick the dogs to split them up when fighting'. - despite the fact the video showed them not fighting. They agreed to sign the two pets over into RSPCA care. Perrin 'swings spade with some force' However, Inspector King said he was sent another video a month later which showed Perrin wielding a spade on some of her dogs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The video showed Elizabeth with a spade in her hands in the garden, she walks through a metal gate to the back half of the garden. There are a number of dogs in this area. Elizabeth brings the spade above her head and swings it down with some force two times, there is some washing which obstructs the view. 'On the first swing I could hear a dull thud as she made contact with something. On the second swing there was more of a harsh sound and a slight sound of a dog yelping. 'She swings the spade down on three dogs that are in the corner, hitting two of the dogs on the head. One is hit with such force that is knocked off its feet onto its back and struggles to get up for a second. 'She then turns around, pauses, looks round at the dogs and shouts 'next one'.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Blunt force trauma An expert veterinary witness report said two dogs had been struck with the spade in the video and would have been 'caused to suffer' from blunt force trauma. He added that the welfare needs of a number of other dogs kept by Perrin had not been met because they were not sufficiently separated from each other. In mitigation, it was said of Perrin that the offences took place some time ago, she had pleaded guilty to two offences and was the sole carer for two children with special needs. Pet owner 'deliberately inflicted pain' Hague was said to have expressed remorse and had pleaded guilty to one offence which took place some time ago. He was also banned from keeping dogs for six months. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Inspector King said after the case: 'Having to see that video of someone deliberately inflicting pain on an animal with a weapon was awful.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
5 low-maintenance dog breeds for busy professionals
While many people would love to have a pet dog, not many can do so, considering financial and time constraints. Having a pet dog comes with its own set of care, and it's a lifelong responsibility. But the good news is that some breeds are perfectly suited for low-fuss living. They're independent, easy to groom, and content with moderate exercise-- which makes them ideal pets for people with busy schedules. So, here we list some such low-maintenance dog breeds that fit well into a busy lifestyle without compromising on companionship: French Bulldogs are small and affectionate pet dog breeds with big personalities. They like lounging around for most of the day which makes them a great companion for apartment dwellers and busy professionals. These dogs have short coats, and so they need minimal grooming—an occasional brushing and a quick wipe of the facial folds is usually enough. They don't need long walks or excessive playtime, making them ideal for busy people who would like to have a pet dog. Frenchies are people-oriented but not clingy, so they're fine entertaining themselves while you're away at work. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Basset Hounds may look droopy and slow— but that's also what makes them look cute! These gentle, laid-back dogs are content with short walks and plenty of naps, and they are known for their calm temperament-- all of this makes them perfect companions for busy people. As for their grooming, their need is pretty basic as they have a short coat. But they need regular ear cleaning as they have long, floppy ears. They're affectionate without being overly needy, and this makes them great companions for those who have a hectic schedule and would still want to have a pet dog. Tiny but confident, Chihuahuas are one of the easiest dogs to manage in terms of size and space. They are small but are known to be full of personality. They don't need much exercise and grooming, and are known to form strong bonds with their owners-- which makes them a great pet dog choice for people with busy schedules. Surprisingly, Greyhounds are often called the 'couch potatoes' of the dog world and rightly so, as they love to relax and lounge around for a major part of their day. They have short coats that rarely shed and require minimal grooming. Greyhounds are gentle, quiet, and well-mannered, making them perfect for professionals looking for a calm, low-maintenance dog. Shih Tzus are cute, affectionate, small dogs for those living in apartments and have a busy schedule. These dogs are known for their long, flowing coats, but when kept in a 'puppy cut,' they're surprisingly easy to maintain. They don't require intense exercise— simple, short walks and some indoor playtime is enough to keep them happy. Also, while they love human company, they aren't overly demanding and this makes them an ideal choice for busy people. Viral video: Japanese man pays Rs 12 lakh for a perfect costume that makes him look and move around like a dog One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
