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16 hours ago
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‘It was startling': Buckhead couple detail finding starving dog that led to R&B singer's arrest
It was earlier this month that a Buckhead couple said they came across a red dog that looked malnourished outside an RV in the parking lot of the Hyatt Centric Hotel. 'You could see his ribs and hip bones. It was startling,' the woman said. Noticing the neglect, the couple said they tried to help by offering the dog food and water. 'That poor dog, when we brought food and water down to it. It looked like he hadn't eaten in six weeks,' the man explained. The couple, who asked not to be identified, spoke exclusively with Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter on Friday. They said they called authorities after trying to contact the owner. 'I went by very calmly, and said, 'Do you need any help?' and said we got dog food upstairs, and he instantly said, 'Why would you ask me a question like that?'' the man said. According to an arrest warrant, the dog's owner, R&B singer Jaheim Hoagland, who just goes by Jaheim, was given three warnings by animal control before they took the dog. TRENDING STORIES: Delta flight with nearly 200 on board forced to turn back to Atlanta over pressurization issue 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado Alleged squatter turns himself in after Channel 2 investigation Authorities said they found several other dogs suffering from neglect. 'They found them in the RV that was apparently filled with feces and urine,' the woman said. According to the warrant, Jaheim Hoagland was arrested on May 1. Jail records show he was released the next day. He is charged with animal cruelty related to six dogs found on his property, including four pit bulls, a French bulldog, and a mixed-breed hound. The warrant states Hoagland has a 2021 third-degree animal cruelty case in Hillsborough, NJ. In that case, he is alleged to have 15 dogs living in a home with deplorable conditions and failed to provide necessary care to the animals. The Buckhead couple who spoke out for the animals is asking for something to change. 'I wish there were stricter laws to prevent situations like this,' the woman said. One of the dogs from the incident, Taka, is listed for adoption on the Fulton County Lifeline website under 'Dogs at risk' for euthanasia.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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Emaciated dogs rescued in Auburndale animal cruelty case on road to recovery
The Brief A pair of dogs rescued from an animal cruelty case are on the road to recovery. Stella and Bella were seized from their owner, who was charged with one count of aggravated animal cruelty and one count of animal cruelty. Three days at the shelter, and Stella has already gained nearly eight pounds. AUBURNDALE, Fla. - A pair of dogs rescued from an animal cruelty case are getting some much-needed TLC. On Tuesday, Stella and Bella were seized from their owner, Bradford Thomas, 37, who was charged with one count of aggravated animal cruelty, which is a felony, and one count of animal cruelty, a misdemeanor. READ: Auburndale's director of public utilities arrested for animal abuse after Great Dane found emaciated The backstory Stella, the nine-year-old Great Dane, and Bella, the 19-year-old terrier mix, are sisters. "They've been living together their entire life," said Det. Jacob Durrance with the animal cruelty investigations unit. Unfortunately, their home life wasn't the best. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube "Both of them were severely emaciated and underweight," said Durrance. "Absolutely covered in fleas." Officers with the Auburndale Police Department and Polk County Animal Cruelty investigators rescued the dogs from Thomas' home on Diamond Ridge Drive. Thomas was a public utility director for the City of Auburndale. "Some witnesses saw their condition while they were outside, and, luckily, they saw something and said something," said Durrance. Dig deeper Three days at the shelter, and Stella has already gained nearly eight pounds. She weighs 68 pounds and a dog her size should weigh more than 100. MORE: Gov. DeSantis signs Dexter's Law, Trooper's Law targeting animal abuse "The owner's excuse was she was a picky eater, and she has absolutely proven that's not the case," said Durrance. She loves to eat anything we give her." Durrance said she must've been starving for at least three months. "We're lucky we got to her when we did, cause she didn't have very much longer to live in this condition," he said. Meanwhile, Bella has gained a pound. Both dogs are getting antibiotics, pain meds, baths and lots of love. "I've adopted my own dog from animal control here as a rescue, so I hope that Stella and Bella can get a nice, loving family and get adopted together as well," said Durrance. What's next Stella and Bella will be placed up for adoption eventually. In the meantime, there are a lot of dogs and cats looking for their forever home. The Polk County Animal Shelter hosts free adoptions every Saturday. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Carla Bayron. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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a day ago
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Woman feared dogs, then began trekking all over the world with newly adopted pup
Once terrified of dogs, German adventurer Heike Pirngruber is now walking the globe with Butch, a flea-covered puppy she rescued in Mexico that's reportedly become one of the most well-traveled dogs on the planet. Together, the two have crossed continents by foot, canoe, motorbike and tuk tuk, news agency SWNS reported. Pirngruber, 53, adopted the Australian cattle puppy in 2021 while she was staying in a beach hut in Baja California, Mexico. Butch was just a month old, malnourished and alone when she found him. "I never really liked dogs when I was a kid," Pirngruber of Heidelberg, Germany, told SWNS. "But the first moment I had little Butch in my arms and knew he was mine now, I couldn't believe how I felt." Her fear of dogs came from years of solo travel — seven of them spent cycling around the world. She was often chased by aggressive strays, she said. But her perspective began to change after a chance encounter at the beach hut. She had cooked grilled chicken when a street dog, later named Max, appeared at her door, SWNS reported. Initially hesitant, she was convinced by a friend to feed him. The next day, Max returned with two companions, Brownie and Pushy. She began feeding them regularly and slowly shed her fear. Later, when a local tried to give away a litter of flea-ridden puppies, Pirngruber made a life-changing decision. She chose Butch and took him on the road. "Nothing was the same anymore," she said. "And I had no clue how this little puppy would change my life." She added, "He's my best friend. I love this guy to death and it's awesome. I've never regretted picking him up and taking him with me on my travels, especially as he wasn't treated very nicely." Having Butch by her side changed more than her travel routine, according to SWNS. "With Butch, I always have someone there. I am never alone. I have such a connection with him and I'm happy with him." A former camera operator for ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen), Germany's biggest broadcast station, Pirngruber has been traveling full-time for more than 12 years. She has visited 104 countries across every inhabited continent. Originally, she'd planned to cross the Americas by donkey in 2020, she said, followed by a break in Baja California in 2021. "With Butch, I always have someone there. I am never alone. I have such a connection with him." But after adopting Butch, she scrapped that plan and chose other ways to continue their journey. Over the next three years, they explored the Americas together on foot, by canoe, motorcycle, and tuk tuk before flying to Madrid in April 2024, per SWNS. After a brief return home, just her third visit in 12 years, she quickly realized that life in Germany no longer felt like hers. She was pulled back to the road. "Now, I love my freedom, I love living day-by-day, I love not knowing where I am staying each night or where I can pitch my tent. It's such a thrill," she said. Since then, she and Butch have walked through Spain, Andorra, France and Italy, before sailing to Greece. As of Nov. 2024, they'd crossed five European countries. "I choose where we go, mainly day by day. There are times when we want to get away from civilization and be by ourselves, and then other times I'm sitting in a square trying to get some contact with others, either in person or through my phone." "I love living day-by-day. I love not knowing where I am staying each night or where I can pitch my tent." She added, "But I'm not a planner, and that's the fun in it. It's about experiencing new places. I love culture. I love to understand the planet." She carries only the essentials she needs, she told SWNS: camping gear, a stove and pot, a camera, first aid supplies, and medicine for Butch. "Less is more," she said. "Carrying less is more freedom. It's always a burden having more." Despite occasional challenges, Pirngruber said her experiences have been overwhelmingly positive. "Ninety-nine percent of people are nice, and overall, I've had some great encounters with people," she said. "It's a safe world to travel in, in general."
BBC News
a day ago
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Peterborough 'deliberately drowned' dog investigated by RSPCA
The discovery of a decomposed corpse of a dog attached to a weight in a river is being investigated by the RSPCA. The charity was called to Riverside Mead, in Peterborough, on 13 May, after the animal was found by a member of the public. The RSPCA said it was an "incredibly distressing discovery" as the dog's harness had been "attached to a large heavy brick stone". The dog was believed to have been a female terrier, about five years old, and had been dead for some time. An RSPCA spokesperson said: "It is believed the dog was sadly most likely deliberately drowned as their harness was attached to a large heavy brick stone."The animal welfare charity's rescue officer Maya Thakrar, who attended the scene and took the dog away, said: "This was an incredibly distressing discovery for the member of the public and we are grateful to them for reporting this to us."Given the items found with the dog it is likely they were probably drowned which is just unthinkably sad."We're urging anyone who may have seen something suspicious to please get in touch with us as we're keen to find out what happened."The RSPCA said the dog was "possibly female" and had been dead "for a number of weeks, if not months".The incident was also reported to Cambridgeshire Police. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
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3 days ago
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Family dog saves the day, alerts owners of early morning house fire in Atlanta
A family dog is credited with rescuing its owners from an early morning house fire in Atlanta. Shortly after midnight, Atlanta firefighters responded to a fire at 216 Oak Drive SE. When they arrived, they began attacking the fire at the single-story home. According to Atlanta Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Matt Driver, the three people inside the house have their dog to thank for alerting them of the emergency. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'When the fire started, the dog wouldn't leave them alone and woke the lady up and got everybody out safe and sound,' Driver said. There were no injuries reported. The fire is under investigation. Driver said it's possible that the fire began in the laundry room. TRENDING STORIES: Husband, wife from Buford drown near Destin resort 4 people shot at Southwest Atlanta gas station Double shooting leaves 16-year-old dead in Southwest Atlanta [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
