York, PA
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Self-Proclaimed 'CrazyGal' Arrested On Animal Abuse Charges In Pennsylvania Self-Proclaimed 'CrazyGal' Arrested On Animal Abuse Charges In Pennsylvania Self-Proclaimed 'CrazyGal' Arrested On Animal Abuse Charges In Pennsylvania
Self-Proclaimed 'CrazyGal' Arrested On Animal Abuse Charges In Pennsylvania A York County woman who once made national news for beating her husband when he tossed her brother's ashes has been arrested on animal abuse charges -- one week after posting on social media that her dog went missing, court documents show. Crystal Rae Sheffer, 33, of Red Bank Road in Newberry Township, was arrested Thursday for neglecting and abusing at least one animal, including a dog. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crystal Sheffer (@crazygal420) The arrest followed an investigation in the 2000 block of Red Bank Road in Dove…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Paxton, PA
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Family Of Serial Animal Abusers Face 25 Charges For Cruelty, Say PA SCPA Family Of Serial Animal Abusers Face 25 Charges For Cruelty, Say PA SCPA Family Of Serial Animal Abusers Face 25 Charges For Cruelty, Say PA SCPA
Family Of Serial Animal Abusers Face 25 Charges For Cruelty, Say PA Scpa Serial animal abusers in Philadelphia have been charged and the pets have been rescued, according to the Pennsylvania Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals.  Daniel Esh was found guilty of previous animal cruelty charges-- not only prohibiting him from owning animals, but granting PA SPCA unannounced inspection rights of his property. Two dogs rescued from the Esh's home in Philadelphia.PASPCA When officers went to the property on June 4, they found numerous dogs with matted fur, ear infections, overgrown nails, conjunctivitis, severe dental disease and inflammation of the skin of the p…

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by Jillian Pikora
Brentwood, NY
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Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island
Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island A $5,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of a man who is wanted after shooting a cat and leaving her partially paralyzed. Gracie, a 5-year-old feline, was found in pain in the backyard of a Glen Cove home, on Taft Place, this week, police said, and the subsequent MRI and CT scan showed that she had been shot twice. Gracie was partially paralyzed after being shot on Long Island.Nassau County SPCA According to police, a woman heard Gracie crying in pain outside her home at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, where she found the cat dragging her hi…

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by Zak Failla
Eastchester, NY
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$5K Reward Offered For Information After Dog Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester $5K Reward Offered For Information After Dog Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester $5K Reward Offered For Information After Dog Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester
$5K Reward Offered For Information After Dog Dumped In Garbage Bag In Westchester A $5,000 reward has been offered by PETA as they attempt to locate the culprit responsible for trapping a Chihuahua inside a tied-up garbage bag and put it in a sealed container in Westchester. Employees from the Paws Crossed Animal Rescue on Warehouse Lane in Elmsford noticed a blue plastic storage container at their front entrance at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, according to Lisa Bonanno-Spence, the Director of Development for the SPCA of Westchester. Bonanno-Spence said that a camera captured someone leaving the container there at approximately 9:30 p.m. the day before …

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
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Four Charged, 22 Dogs Confiscated In Fairfield County Credit Card Fraud, Animal Neglect Case Four Charged, 22 Dogs Confiscated In Fairfield County Credit Card Fraud, Animal Neglect Case Four Charged, 22 Dogs Confiscated In Fairfield County Credit Card Fraud, Animal Neglect Case
Four Charged, 22 Dogs Confiscated In Fairfield County Credit Card Fraud, Animal Neglect Case Four people were arrested and 22 dogs confiscated in Fairfield County after police received reports of credit card fraud and animal abuse. The case began in late February when the Stamford Police Department investigated several incidents of veterinary services that were paid for with fraudulent credit cards, said Lieutenant Nicholas Montagnese. During this same time, the Stamford Police Department received community complaints that numerous dogs were being housed and possibly neglected at 227 Belltown Road, Montagnese said. Based on the complaints, Stamford animal contr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
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Long Island Man Accused Of Mistreating Puppy Long Island Man Accused Of Mistreating Puppy Long Island Man Accused Of Mistreating Puppy
Long Island Man Accused Of Mistreating Puppy A Long Island man is facing an animal abuse charge after allegedly abandoning a puppy he was taking care of in a dumpster, investigators said. A 59-year-old woman found the 17-week-old puppy in a dumpster in Babylon at Captree State Park at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, Suffolk County Police said. The woman brought the dog to the Grady Animal Hospital in Sayville for evaluation and treatment. Suffolk Police said that the investigation determined that Mineola resident Thami Stafyleras abandoned the puppy in the dumpster. Stafyleras had agreed to care for the puppy while the …

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by Zak Failla
Pittsfield, MA
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Police Search For Person Who Illegally Dumped Dead Farm Animals In Western Mass Police Search For Person Who Illegally Dumped Dead Farm Animals In Western Mass Police Search For Person Who Illegally Dumped Dead Farm Animals In Western Mass
Police Search For Person Who Illegally Dumped Dead Farm Animals In Western Mass Police are asking for the public's help in finding the person responsible for dumping over a dozen dead farm animals in Western Massachusetts. The animals were found in garbage bags on Sunday, March 21, and again on Monday, March 22 in Hampden County, on Monson Road in Brimfield. "We are looking for some assistance in trying to identify the individual that was responsible for what appeared to be a case of illegal dumping on Monson Road," said the Brimfield Police Department. Inside the trash bags were the following: One adult Silke chicken One Longhorn chicken One Guinea hen Eight b…

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by Kathy Reakes
Massapequa, NY
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Long Island Man Charged After Labrador Puppy Found With Severe Injuries, Police Say Long Island Man Charged After Labrador Puppy Found With Severe Injuries, Police Say Long Island Man Charged After Labrador Puppy Found With Severe Injuries, Police Say
Long Island Man Charged After Labrador Puppy Found With Severe Injuries, Police Say A Long Island man allegedly punched and kicked his puppy in front of his children, hospitalizing it with broken bones, and then attempted to cover it up by claiming it had been struck by a car, police said. The Suffolk County Police Department received a complaint of possible animal cruelty on Thursday, March 4, after Selden resident Daniel Keelan brought in his chocolate Labrador, Coco, to an animal hospital for treatment of severe injuries. Police said that Keelan claimed to the staff that Coco had been struck by a vehicle, though it was determined that the injuries were not consistent wi…

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by Zak Failla
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Atlantic City Boy Beating Dog In Viral Video Found In North Carolina, Police Say Atlantic City Boy Beating Dog In Viral Video Found In North Carolina, Police Say Atlantic City Boy Beating Dog In Viral Video Found In North Carolina, Police Say
Atlantic City Boy Beating Dog In Viral Video Found In North Carolina, Police Say An Atlantic City boy seen beating a helpless dog in a video posted online was located in North Carolina, local authorities said Monday. Police on March 5 were alerted to the video, which shows the boy holding the dog down as he hits him repeatedly. The boy then picks the animal up and slams his body against the floor. Police identified the boy and interviewed family members over the weekend, Atlantic City police said. The boy's family cooperated with the investigation.  "The incident occurred while the juvenile was staying at a family member’s residence in North Carolina," the A…

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by Cecilia Levine
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Atlantic City Boy Beating Dog In Viral Video Found In North Carolina, Police Say Atlantic City Boy Beating Dog In Viral Video Found In North Carolina, Police Say Atlantic City Boy Beating Dog In Viral Video Found In North Carolina, Police Say
Atlantic City Boy Beating Dog In Viral Video Found In North Carolina, Police Say An Atlantic City boy seen beating a helpless dog in a video posted online was located in North Carolina, local authorities said Monday. Police on March 5 were alerted to the video, which shows the boy holding the dog down as he hits him repeatedly. The boy then picks the animal up and slams his body against the floor. Police identified the boy and interviewed family members over the weekend, Atlantic City police said. The boy's family cooperated with the investigation.  "The incident occurred while the juvenile was staying at a family member’s residence in North Carolina," the A…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
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Police Search For Person Who Allegedly Abused Dog In Parking Lot Of Long Island HS Police Search For Person Who Allegedly Abused Dog In Parking Lot Of Long Island HS Police Search For Person Who Allegedly Abused Dog In Parking Lot Of Long Island HS
Police Search For Person Who Allegedly Abused Dog In Parking Lot Of Long Island HS Police investigators on Long Island are attempting to locate a man who is wanted for questioning after allegedly mistreating a dog outside of an area high school. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers as they seek the public’s assistance in tracking down a man caught on camera potentially abusing a dog outside of Huntington High School last month. The alleged abuse was reported at approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. The nature of the mistreatment was not disclosed by investigators. Anyone who recognizes the suspect, or has information regarding the alleged abuse has bee…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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Man Charged With 92 Counts Of Animal Neglect On Long Island Man Charged With 92 Counts Of Animal Neglect On Long Island Man Charged With 92 Counts Of Animal Neglect On Long Island
Man Charged With 92 Counts Of Animal Neglect On Long Island The Suffolk County SPCA has arrested an area man on 92 violations for failing to provide food and water to several animals in his care. SPCA Detectives arrested Marlon A. Alzate, 29, of Elmhurst, on Thursday, Nov.19, while he was appearing in a Queens courtroom on an unrelated charge.  SPCA Chief Roy Gross said that the agency received a complaint in early October that there were horses, a dog, a variety of avian and foul being kept on a piece of property in Manorville in various stages of declining health.  A veterinarian was called in to examine the animals and they were succes…

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by Kathy Reakes