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29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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
Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Beaver named Cauliflower escapes NY zoo and is killed by car. ‘Heartbreaking'
A beaver escaped a zoo and was later found dead after being hit by a car, New York keepers said. A 2-year-old American beaver named Cauliflower escaped his enclosure at the Utica Zoo in April, which sparked a search that led to a 'heartbreaking' discovery, according to a May 8 Facebook post. 'We are immensely grateful to everyone who helped in the search—those who sent in tips and the volunteers who gave their time and care to search for any signs of him,' keepers said in the post. A helping hand returned Cauliflower to the zoo after he was fatally hit by a car, zoo officials told WKTV. Keepers scanned Cauliflower's microchip and confirmed it was him, officials said. Cauliflower 'was entering a natural phase of life when young beavers begin to venture out on their own,' zoo keepers said. Zoo officials urge the public to be on 'the lookout' and to drive carefully when around water in case there are beavers or other animals around. Utica is in central New York, about a 55-mile drive east from Syracuse.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Yahoo
Dramatic Security Camera Footage of New York Mall Shooting Shows Terrified Bystanders Running for Cover amid Gunfire
Police in New York are investigating after a shooter opened fire in a mall — and the incident was caught on video. On Saturday, March 1, state police in New Hartford, N.Y. — located east of Syracuse — said that multiple shots were fired at the Sangertown Square Mall at around 12:45 p.m. local time, per the Observer-Dispatch and WKTV. In a statement, state police said that law enforcement officials, including the New Hartford Police Department, are still searching for the suspect. Security camera footage of the incident obtained by TMZ shows the moment that shots rang out and people inside a hair salon at the mall quickly reacted. In the video, people in the salon can be seen looking around as the first shots rang out, unsure of what was happening. Then they all began to run for cover. One woman can even be heard calling out for her child, and the pair were reunited before running out of the salon, hugging each other. Others seemingly fled to the back of the store, attempting to hide from the possible shooter. "At this time, one male victim has been identified but is uncooperative with investigators. Out of caution, the mall is being evacuated," police wrote in their statement, adding, "This is not an active shooter situation." According to the Observer-Dispatch, the injured man was taken to Wynn Hospital for treatment. New Hartford Town Supervisor Paul Miscione also told the outlet that authorities do not yet know the motive behind the shooting. "We don't know why this happened yet, but law enforcement are currently investigating and checking every camera," Miscione said. He also told the outlet that the shooter was not yet in custody, but that this was not a random incident. New Hartford police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further information. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. In a Facebook post, Miscione advised local community members to stay away from the mall as police are still investigating. "First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his families. We are deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence," Miscione wrote in the post. "The safety and security of our residents remain a top priority, and we are committed to ensuring that those responsible for this act are held accountable." Miscione also encouraged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to authorities. "In the coming days, we will continue to provide updates as we receive more information," he added. "For now, I ask everyone to respect the ongoing investigation and the privacy of those affected by this tragedy." The investigation is still ongoing, state police added in their statement. Read the original article on People
