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29-05-2025
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Emaciated Dog 'Days From Death' Found Left in New York Apartment to Starve
On May 16, authorities in Clark Mills, N.Y., rescued a starving pit bull mix they found abandoned in an empty residence Rescuers took Rhett the dog to a veterinary hospital, where he received a blood transfusion and treatment for anemia The Oneida County Sheriff's Office has charged an individual with aggravated cruelty to animals in connection with Rhett's caseRhett, the pit bull mix, is fighting for another chance at May 16, the Kirkland Police Department and local animal control from Clark Mills, N.Y., discovered Rhett starving and emaciated alone in an apartment, seemingly abandoned to die. "Rhett was extremely emaciated, weak, and unable to get up on his own; therefore, he was transported to a local vet," the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, which took over the investigation into Rhett's case from the Kirkland Police Department, shared in a Facebook post. According to WKTV, Clinton Pet Vet provided life-saving care to Rhett after authorities pulled the dog from the abandoned apartment. To survive the neglect he has endured, Rhett, who also spent time at Upstate Veterinary Specialties, has received an emergency blood transfusion and treatment for starvation, anemia, and fleas so far. Rhett's rescuers said that the dog was likely "days from death" without any intervention, so the canine is not out of the woods yet. Kindred Spirits Greyhound Adoption Inc. is overseeing Rhett's continued recovery and started a GoFundMe page to cover the dog's mounting medical expenses. "His owners had moved and left him locked in their apartment to fend for himself. No one knows how long he'd been there, but we were told he was probably days from death. Anger and sadness permeated our practice. To see pictures of him is startling, but to see him in real life is absolutely shocking," the fundraiser page shared about Rhett's condition. The page added that after a few touch-and-go moments, Rhett moved out of the veterinary hospital and into a foster home, where he "continues to slowly improve." As of May 29, the GoFundMe has reached its $6,000 goal. In an update, Kindred Spirits thanked everyone for their donations. The rescue shared that Rhett "continues to move in the right direction" and is currently on a prescription diet and physical therapy plan to help him regain weight, strength, and mobility. Rhett has also found justice on his road to recovery. On May 28, the Onedia County Sheriff's Office announced that it "determined Lindsay Meelan (36) of Clark Mills was responsible for Rhett's condition." In response, investigators took Meelan into custody. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Meelan was charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, a felony, Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animals, a misdemeanor, and a Violation of Dog Control Procedures, a violation. Meelan was released with appearance tickets and is due back in Kirkland Town Court on June 17th, 2025, at 5:30 PM," the sheriff's office added. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Guns for Gift Cards event Saturday in Kirkland, WA
KIRKLAND, Wash. - A weekend event in Kirkland will offer people the opportunity to trade guns for gift cards. The Kirkland Police Department is hosting Guns for Gift Cards at the Kirkland Justice Center at 11740 NE 118th Street. The event will run from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 17. For each unwanted gun, you will receive a Visa gift card. There is no requirement or registration needed beyond proof of Kirkland residency, such as a utility bill. What they're saying "Officers will visually confirm an address but will not collect or log any personal information, ensuring anonymity throughout the process…by removing unwanted firearms from homes, the event aims to lower the chances of accidental injuries, suicides, and thefts that could lead to violent crimes." The Source Information in this story came from Kirkland's city government website. Viral TikTok warns women of convicted rapist released in Seattle Over 100 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores to close, including 8 in WA Seattle Seahawks 2025 schedule released, here are all 17 matchups Marymoor Park announces 2025 summer concert series lineup in Redmond, WA Viral TikTok captures truck break-in after Seattle Mariners game, despite police presence Bryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho students murder case 'Scared of accountability': Crowd calls out West Seattle leaders at public safety meeting FBI nabs Thurston County, WA fugitive hundreds of miles from crime scene To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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Kirkland Police looking for missing Clark Mills man
KIRKLAND, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The Kirkland Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing Clark Mills man who has not been heard from since October. Police have been searching for 21-year-old Daniel Martinelli of Clark Mills. Martinelli was last seen leaving his residence in October following a disagreement with his mother. When his mother had not heard from him since his departure, she called the police recently. Daniel left the residence after his mother declined to allow a female acquaintance, only known as 'Kim,' to stay at the residence. It is believed that Martinelli may be in the area of La Vale, Maryland — approximately seven miles east of Frostburg — traveling in a white Chevrolet Impala. The Impala has a New York State license plate with the number KCE-8145. The female acquaintance may be traveling with him. According to his family, Martinelli has autism but is high-functioning, independent, and capable of making his own decisions. According to Kirkland Police, there is no indication that Daniel is in immediate danger. His family is concerned for his well-being and asked the Kirkland Police Department to locate him for a welfare check. Further investigation suggests that Martinelli may be intentionally avoiding contact due to the situation at home. Police have said that they wish to ensure Martinelli's safety and do not intend to interfere with his independence. If you have any information on Martinelli's whereabouts or have seen him or his vehicle, you are encouraged to contact the Kirkland Police Department at 315-853-3311 or contact your local law enforcement agency. This is an ongoing investigation. We will provide more information as it becomes available to us. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
