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CBS News
19 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
8 rabbits dumped, left to "slow death" in Armstrong County
A humane officer is asking the public for help after eight rabbits were dumped and left to a "very long, slow death" in Armstrong County. Armstrong County humane officer Chris Jirak O'Donnell is trying to find whoever is responsible for abandoning eight Angora rabbits on a gas well road at Keystone Lake in Rural Valley. The bunnies were found by a family who had gone fishing. They called 911 and O'Donnell was called in to investigate. (Photos provided by Chris Jirak O'Donnell) "This was an incredibly cruel act. These animals had no chance of survival. And, the rabbits' conditions would likely have made it a very long, slow death," O'Donnell said in a new release. The rabbits were taken to BunRabit's Rescue in Greensburg. There, manager Nichole Gunderson spent hours shaving and treating the rabbits. Under their matted fur, O'Donnell said Gunderson found bite wounds, thin bodies and a broken toe. Veterinary treatment for the bunnies is being arranged. Abandoning the rabbits without food or vet care could result in misdemeanor charges. Depending on the veterinary exam results, those responsible could even face felonies. Anyone with information is asked to contact humane officer O'Donnell at humaneofficerac@ or by calling 724-954-9515.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
N.S. woman banned from owning new animals after allowing 15 rabbits to ‘be in distress'
A woman has been sentenced for allowing 15 rabbits to be in distress, under Nova Scotia's Animal Protection Act. Karie Pye, 46, of Fletchers Lake, N.S., is prohibited from owning any new animals for six years and must make a $50 donation to the Nova Scotia SPCA. Pye is allowed to maintain custody of her four cats, but she must abide by terms and conditions for their care, including inspection rights for the SPCA. The sentence comes after SPCA officers found 15 rabbits 'living in unsanitary and poor conditions' following an animal cruelty complaint in early 2023. They later seized the animals after the owner failed to follow through on orders to improve their living conditions. 'Owning an animal comes with responsibilities to care for them,' said Kevin Strooband, chief inspector for the Nova Scotia SPCA, in a news release Monday. 'Clean water, food, shelter, and veterinary medical care are required; this is taken seriously in our province. Pet owners are encouraged to reach out for assistance before it becomes too overwhelming.' The Nova Scotia SPCA has the authority to investigate, lay charges, seize animals and issue orders related to animal cruelty and neglect under the Animal Protection Act and relevant sections of the Criminal Code. The charitable organization says it helped 24,000 pets in 2024. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
