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Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Yahoo
Kindhearted French Mastiff Shot with Pellet Gun by Cruel Neighbor Has People Outraged
In an upsetting bit of news, police in New England have arrested a woman for shooting her neighbor's dog with a pellet gun. The dog is an adorable one-year-old French Mastiff named Zuri. Zuri's mom, Yolanda Todman, was shocked by this whole ordeal. According to a news report, she is at a loss for words upon learning that the authorities arrested her neighbor for shooting poor Zuri. According to this news clip, the shooting took place earlier this month within Yolanda's fenced-in backyard where Zuri was simply minding her own business. Security cameras in Yolanda's backyard recorded the sound of two BB gunshots followed by Zuri's whimpering in pain, followed by the one-year-old Mastiff limping away.A report was made, and the authorities quickly became involved, launching an investigation into this violent incident, which led them to arrest Yolanda's neighbor, a 32-year-old woman named Lynette Ayala. Thankfully, Zuri is on the mend, and her family has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the cost of her medical bills. The United States has animal protection laws that can be enforced at every level of government. Although most animal protection laws exist at the state level. There are some animal protection laws at the federal level as well. The primary federal animal protection law is the Animal Welfare Act, which was signed into law in 1966. This law mostly pertains to the transportation and treatment of zoo and laboratory animals. The most recent law is the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, which was signed into law in 2019. It makes many of the most heinous forms of animal cruelty, such as crushing, drowning, burning, impaling, and sexual abuse, and impaling a federal crime. New England states, such as Rhode Island, have their own penalties and animal cruelty laws. They specifically pertain to malicious acts, such as torture, killing, beating, mutilating, overworking, or placing any animal in a situation that could seriously harm it or result in a fatality. These laws also include the failure to provide animals with necessary essentials, such as shelter, food, water, or medical attention. Remember, neglect is also a form of abuse. Individuals found guilty of animal cruelty can be fined up to $1,000 and/or face two years of jail time. However, repeat offenders can face fines of up to $5,000 and up to five years in prison. The state also mandates that people report any suspected cases of animal cruelty to the authorities. While it remains unclear why this senseless act of violence was committed against this poor, defenseless dog, it is, without question, unacceptable. Thankfully, law enforcement was able to catch and arrest Lynette Ayala for committing this cruel crime. Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or share your own adorable pet by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest pet updates and tips.
CBS News
13-03-2025
- CBS News
Massachusetts woman accused of shooting neighbor's dog with pellet gun
A 32-year-old woman was arrested for animal cruelty on Wednesday, New Bedford Police said. Police say they received a report of a dog that was possibly shot with a pellet gun on March 1. Officials said Lynette Ayala was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after an investigation. Captured on surveillance video Surveillance video captured the sound of two bangs, and then one-year-old Zuri, a French Mastiff, is seen limping away in pain, police said. "Upset, not happy," said Zuri's owner Yolanda Todman. "I'm still not over it. I'm not over it, it's probably going to be a long time for me to get over it." The 32-year-old is supposed to be a neighbor living across the family's home. Police haven't said if Zuri was targeted or if Ayala was randomly shooting pellets, but thanks to quick work by animal control officers and detectives, police say they tracked down Ayala. "The sweetest dog" "Why would someone want to hurt her, I mean look at her, she's like the sweetest dog," said Todman. While Zuri is on the mend, the family hopes there will be consequences for harming the innocent animal. "Don't hurt animals," said Todman. "Think before you do things, definitely think before you do things because everything in the dark comes to light." The community has started an online fundraiser to help Zuri with vet bills. "Animal cruelty is a serious offense, and we will not tolerate it in our community," said Chief Paul Oliveira. "Thanks to the swift work of our animal control officers and detectives, we were able to take action in this case. We remain committed to seeking justice for innocent animals and ensuring the safety of all residents."
