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CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Ohio man tried to kill dog after $500 euthanasia quote, authorities say
A man in Ohio tried to kill his dog after receiving a quote for euthanasia for hundreds of dollars, authorities said. In a news release on Monday, the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said Richard Orth is facing an animal cruelty charge in connection with the attack last month. Officials said Orth brought his elderly dog, Tinkerbell, to the Animal Hospital of Delhi Hills on Anderson Ferry Road on May 23. There, a veterinarian said the dog needed to be euthanized and quoted Orth a price of $500, the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said. The press release said when staff left the room, Orth was heard on audio from the room saying, "Go be with God. I won't let you suffer. $500 is highway robbery." The 59-year-old Ohio man allegedly strangled the dog, causing injuries to its neck and throat. Tinkerbell was then euthanized, authorities said. "There's no excuse for what happened here," Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich said in the news release. "Our office is committed to holding those accountable who harm animals." The East Price Hill man was indicted on Monday on a charge of cruel treatment of companion animals. He faces up to one year in prison, officials said. Delhi Hills is in Hamilton County. It is a suburb of Cincinnati.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Dogs Are Dying On Skid Row and City Officials Are Letting It Happen, Animal Activist Says
Dogs Are Dying On Skid Row and City Officials Are Letting It Happen, Animal Activist Says originally appeared on L.A. Mag. City officials are being accused by a prominent animal rights activist of ignoring horrifying abuses being inflicted on Skid Row dogs that include being injected with drugs by addicts, caged under heavy tarps in sweltering temperatures, beaten, stabbed and even sexually attacked. Rebecca Corry, the nationally recognized founder of Stand Up For Pits Foundation, said her pleas with the Los Angeles Police Department, Mayor Karen Bass and Animal Services, to do something about pain being inflicted on dogs on Skid Row have gone unanswered even after the body of a woman was found in a homeless encampment where her remains were being eaten by dogs."The rage I have, the sadness is unbelievable. We have seen Skid Row rampant with dog abuse, but the City of Los Angeles has done nothing. Mayor Bass, stop ignoring us," Corry told Los Angeles in a passionate interview. Her foundation also posted a video containing a number of the allegations she says are being ignored by officials. The city's budget could cut $4.8 million from the Animal Services department. Bass's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Social media is ablaze with videos of some of the ongoing dog abuse, but there is no enforcement or police response whatsover Corry says, even after she bombards the LA Animal Services Department and the North Central Animal Shelter, which services the areas being reported, with calls for help. The city dismantled its animal cruelty task force in 2021, making it even harder to stop the horrendous mistreatment of dogs in plain view amid the poverty and despair that stretches over the 54 blocks that comprises Skid Row. Corry also had harsh words for Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who has vowed to make the pursuit of animal cruelty cases a key initiative for his office. "He promised the public he would do more to protect animals, and no one is going to Skid Row and doing anyone," Corry said. Hochman's office said that it remains "firmly committed to the aggressive prosecution of animal cruelty," and points to the 25 animal cruelty cases currently being prosecuted. Among the most egregious cases include: a Los Angeles man is charged with drugging and killing a female bulldog in April; a man in Hollywood is charged with tossing a terrier to its death from a fourth-floor balcony; and in Sante Fe Springs another man is charged with stabbing a German Shepherd with a sickle. "It is important to understand that under the law, law enforcement agencies are the first to investigate these crimes," Hochman's office said in a statement. "A case must be presented to our office for legal review and consideration before we can act. That is the required legal procedure, and we follow it diligently. Animal cruelty is a serious crime, and this office will continue to treat it as such." Corry insists that she called the LAPD and Animal Services about the dogs caged under a tarp and no one responded. "These dogs could die out there. Why don't we care? Empty promises are no longer going to be tolerated by the animal welfare community." This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Sun
28-05-2025
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- The Sun
Shock moment Royal Mail postman KICKS tiny puppy Bella after it bounded over at owner's door
A "CRUEL" Royal Mail postie has been caught on camera KICKING a customer's "attention-loving" puppy in the face. Nikki Walker, 49, was working from home last month when cockapoo Bella heard the garden gate open and jumped out of a ground floor window. 7 7 Moments later Nicki heard the one-year-old pup yelp in pain and rushed to the front door to question a Royal Mail postman who had just delivered some letters. She says the rude worker denied kicking Bella and told her to "do what the f**k she wants" when she threatened to check her doorcam footage. Nikki was appalled to discover footage on the doorcam of the Royal Mail postie booting her pooch in the face. The shocking video shows Bella run over to the postman who turns around and kicks the rescue dog in the face with his right boot. Squealing, Bella is launched backwards in mid-air and runs off a couple of seconds before Nikki appears at the front door. Nikki claims the postie told her he simply "put my leg up to stop Bella from jumping" but she believes he was lying. The mum-of-four says she was "absolutely fuming" while reviewing the footage and has complained to Royal Mail. She says they offered her £100 and a home visit from a staff member to apologise, but she rejected the latter as she wanted all correspondence in writing. Nikki claims Royal Mail have since threatened to suspend deliveries to her address unless she ensures the dog is kept away from staff. She describes Bella as a "faithful, cuddle-loving" puppy who has never bitten anyone and posted the video to Facebook where users branded the postie a "scumbag" and called for him to be sacked. Royal Mail claim two other posties have reported Bella growling at them and insisted their "first priority as an employer is to ensure the welfare and safety" of staff. The postman has now been removed from the round and won't be delivering to the address on Nikki's request. 7 7 7 Nikki, from Leeds, West Yorkshire, said: "When I heard yelping I quickly ran outside the front door. "When I asked what she's yelping at he said he didn't know. I asked if he'd kicked the dog and he said 'no, I put my leg up to stop her from jumping'. "That won't be the case because he put his leg back and kicked. I knew he was lying to me. "I told him I'd check the camera then he said 'do what the f**k you want. "Bella ran into the house, curled and cowered on the sofa and that's not like her. I knew something had happened. "I sat next to her to watch the video and when I did I was absolutely fuming. "She was wagging her tail. She wasn't aggressive or barking. "She's a faithful puppy. She loves cuddles, attention and she'd sit on your knee for hours. "If he'd have done that to my last dog he'd have killed her. "My daughter watched the video and she was absolutely mortified." The 'grumpiest postman in the land' is caught on camera blasting absent residents for the second time in a week Nikki says it will cost her around £80 to build new fencing so Royal Mail will agree to deliver to her address. She feels the delivery giants are treating her puppy like a "dangerous" dog despite her claiming she's never bitten anyone. Nikki said: "They sent this via a letter, which is quite ironic. You couldn't make it up. "We've had to go out, buy some wood and build and new fence and gate so she can be secured in the back garden "It's as if my dog is dangerous. It's really annoyed me. She's not a rottweiler or a big alsatian and she's never bit anybody." 7 7 Nikki's Facebook post has more than 200 comments, shares and reactions. The post said: "This is absolutely disgusting behaviour kicking my one-year-old puppy in the face. She's wagging her tail. "The yelps coming out of her are distressing so be mindful if watching, please." One commented: " Disgusting behaviour. Report him and push for an outcome." A second said: "I hope he gets sacked, he wouldn't be kicking a rottweiler." A third agreed and said: "Sack the scumbag." However one said: "Should keep your dog under control at all times." Nikki hit back: "She was in her own garden not running wild in the streets. it's the postman who was out of control." A Royal Mail spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident involving one of our postmen and a dog in Leeds. "Our first priority as an employer is to ensure the welfare and safety of our people who provide a valuable service to our customers. The vast majority of dog owners are very responsible and keep their pets under control, However, last year, there were over 2,200 dog attacks on postmen and women in the UK - some resulting in life-changing injuries. "We continue to appeal to dog owners to secure their pets when the postie arrives to help reduce the number of attacks, particularly at the door and in the garden."
BBC News
28-05-2025
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- BBC News
Owner banned after keeping dogs in 'squalid' Doncaster home
A man has been banned from keeping dogs for 10 years after pleading guilty to harming three dogs. Police searched the "squalid" Doncaster home of Christopher Moorhouse, 34, in May 2024 and found three dogs living in "appalling conditions".Moorhouse, of King's Crescent, Edlington, was arrested at the scene and later charged with three counts of causing unnecessary suffering to was sentenced at Doncaster Magistrates' Court last on 21 May, when he received a community order banning him from keeping animals for a decade. He was also fined £200, and ordered to pay a £114 victim surcharge and an additional £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service. Acting police sergeant Sam Bush, who was the officer in charge of this case, said:"Moorhouse proved himself to be the complete opposite of a responsible dog owner by allowing his pets to live in appalling conditions."I am glad we were able to intervene and act in the best interests of the animals, to rescue them from these squalid conditions - and I am especially pleased to say that one of the dogs has been successfully rehomed."I hope this sends out a clear message to anyone neglecting their pets that if people aren't taking the necessary steps we would expect to look after their animals, then this can result in a prosecution and an appearance before the courts."Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
28-05-2025
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- BBC News
Man arrested for kicking dog and waving firearm in Woking
An arrest has been made following reports of a man assaulting his dog and waving a suspected imitation firearm in incident happened in Ash Close, Woking, at about 20:00 BST on Monday.A 57-year-old man, from Woking, was arrested on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and possessing an imitation police attended the scene, and the dog was seized by officers and remains under their care, Surrey Police said. Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact the force.
