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Man Who Stomped 6 Kittens To Death Sentenced To Year In Jail
Cody Michael Tyler (credit: Livingston County) BRIGHTON, Mich. (WWJ/AP) – A Michigan man who pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the stomping death of six kittens has been sentenced to a year in jail....
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Dog Found In Lansing With Chain In Neck; Authorities Offering $2,500 Reward...
MASON (WWJ) — Authorities are offering a reward to anyone with information in the abuse of a dog found in Lansing. The Michigan Humane Society and Ingham County Animal Control’s Animal Cruelty Task...
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Michigan Man Charged With Cruelty After Dog Shot With Arrow
GOODLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – Authorities have charged a Lapeer County man with animal torture after his retriever was found with an arrow in the top of her head. The Flint Journal reports Friday...
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14 Dachshunds Removed From Roseville Home After Complaints Of Cruelty
ROSEVILLE (WWJ/AP) – Authorities say they’ve removed 14 dachshunds from a metro Detroit home following a complaint about possible animal cruelty. Police said in a statement that a Roseville animal...
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Lawyer: Man Charged With Animal Cruelty Was Justified In Shooting Own Dog...
Gemma. (credit: Lapeer County Animal Control) GOODLAND TWP. (WWJ/AP) – A lawyer for a Michigan man charged with animal cruelty after his retriever was found wounded with a crossbow arrow in the top of...
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Man Who Shot His Dog With Arrow To Stand Trial On Animal Cruelty Charges
Gemma. (credit: Lapeer County Animal Control) LAPEER (WWJ/AP) – A judge has ordered a man to stand trial on animal cruelty charges for shooting his own dog in the head with a crossbow. The dog...
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Landscaper Gets Jail Time For Killing Ducks With Lawnmower
WELLINGTON, Fla. (AP) — A Florida landscaper who ran over a family of ducks with his riding lawnmower has been sentenced to a year in jail. A Palm Beach County judge sentenced 24-year-old Jason Scott...
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Authorities: Boy Responsible For Dismemberment Of Dogs Found In Detroit Basement
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) – Authorities say a teenage boy was responsible for the death and dismemberment of several dogs found six months ago in a Detroit basement. The boy, who is in juvenile detention after...
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Man, 72-Year-Old Mother Face Charges After Dozens Of Cats Seized
MARION TWP. (WWJ/AP) – Authorities say a 53-year-old man and his 72-year-old mother are facing animal cruelty charges after dozens of cats were seized in Livingston County. Kevin Roberts and Sharon...
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Cat Survives After Being Found Shot In Neck With Crossbow
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WWJ/AP) – It’s tough to look at — but authorities say a cat survived being shot with a crossbow in southern Michigan and they’re trying to find the person responsible. Laurie...
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Woman Accused In Severe Beating Of Man, Golden Retriever At Milford Home
MILFORD (WWJ) – A 58-year-old Milford woman is in custody after police say she beat a man and a dog with a metal rod. According to police, the woman called 911 and reported that a man and a dog were...
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Authorities Remove 14 Snakes From Macomb County Home; Cruelty Charges Possible
WASHINGTON TWP. (WWJ/AP) – Authorities say they’ve removed 14 snakes from a metro Detroit home where they were being bred and sold. Investigators from Macomb County Animal Control followed a tip...
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Officials: Woman Beat Husband, Dog With Crowbar To Put ‘Them Out Of Their...
MILFORD (WWJ/AP) – Police say a 58-year-old Oakland County woman has admitted to beating her husband and dog with a crowbar to put “them out of their misery.” Yvonne Cortis was arraigned Wednesday by...
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$2,000 Reward Offered In Case Of 5 Cats Found Beaten To Death
HAZEL PARK (WWJ) – A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of an Oakland County cat killer. Authorities are looking to identify the person or persons who beat five cats...
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Tips Sought After Dog Found Hanged In Vacant Detroit Home
DETROIT (WWJ) – The Michigan Humane Society is looking for the person responsible after a dog was found hanged in Detroit. Spokesman Ryan McTeague says they got a call from a woman who made the...
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Reward Doubles For Tips After Dog Found Hanged In Vacant Detroit Home
DETROIT (WWJ) – The Michigan Humane Society and Detroit Dog Rescue are teaming up to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for hanging a...
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More Than 50 Dogs Seized From Suspected Michigan Puppy Mill
MIO, Mich. (WWJ/AP) – Officials say more than 50 dogs have been seized from a home in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula during an animal cruelty investigation. The American Society for the Prevention...
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Oakland County Woman Charged With Murder In Husband’s Death
MILFORD (WWJ/AP) – An Oakland County woman accused of beating her husband with a crowbar two weeks ago has been charged with murder after he died of his injuries. Yvonne Cortis was arraigned Wednesday...
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PETA Offers $5K Reward In Case Of Downriver Family’s Cat Tortured, Killed
TAYLOR (CBS Detroit) – A $5,000 reward is being offered for the tipster who can lead authorities to whomever tortured and killed a Downriver family pet. Animal right organization PETA said members of...
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Man Who Shot Dog In Head With Crossbow Faces Sentencing
LAPEER, Mich. (WWJ/AP) – A man charged with shooting his dog in the head with a crossbow faces sentencing today. Christopher Scott of Goodland Township is to return Thursday to Lapeer County District...
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Man Who Shot Dog In Head With Crossbow Skips Sentencing
LAPEER (WWJ/AP) — A Michigan judge has issued an arrest warrant after a man accused of shooting his dog in the head with a crossbow didn’t appear in court for his sentence. Christopher Scott failed to...
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4 Family Members Charged After 50 Dogs Seized From Alleged Michigan Puppy Mill
MIO (WWJ/AP) – Four northern Michigan family members are charged after more than 50 dogs were seized from a home in during an animal cruelty investigation. MLive.com reports Bradford Quick, Pennie...
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4 Family Members Plead Guilty In Animal Cruelty Case
MIO (WWJ/AP) – Four family members have pleaded guilty to charges after officials say more than 50 dogs were seized from a home in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula during an animal cruelty...
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Michigan Man Charged After Dog Found Severely Beaten With Baseball Bat
BATTLE CREEK (WWJ/AP) – A 54-year-old southern Michigan man has been charged after police found his dog badly injured on his back porch. The husky mix had been beaten with an aluminum baseball bat and...
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$2,500 Reward Offered For Tips In Case Of 3 Dogs Burned Alive In Westland
WESTLAND (WWJ) – The Michigan Humane Society is looking for tips as they investigate an appalling case of arson, robbery and animal cruelty. Officials say three dogs were burned alive after a burglary...
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4 Family Members Get Probation In Animal Cruelty Case
MIO, Mich. (WWJ/AP) – Four family members have been sentenced to probation after officials say more than 50 dogs were seized from a home in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula during an animal cruelty...
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Two Men Arrested After Armed Robbery, Shooting Dog In Harper Woods
HARPER WOODS (WWJ) — Two men are facing several charges after allegedly breaking into a Harper Woods home and shooting a dog. Michael Gadie (Photo: Harper Woods Department of Public Safety) Michael...
View ArticleMan Arrested For Practicing Karate On Swans, Kicking Them In Head
ORLANDO (CBS Local) – A man has been banned from two Florida parks and charged with cruelty to animals after kicking several swans in the head for “karate practice.” Rocco Mantella was seen by multiple...
View ArticleWoman Arrested For Leaving Flying Squirrel In A Hot Car
ROCK HILL, SC (CBS Local) – The owner of a “flying squirrel” in South Carolina was arrested after she allegedly left the rare pet alone in a hot car. Amanda Davis of Rock Hill, South Carolina was...
View ArticlePolice Say 41 Animals Found Dead in Pet Store
MACOMB (AP) — Authorities say 41 small animals were found dead inside a closed pet store in western Illinois where the electricity had been disconnected. Macomb Police Chief Curt Barker said Tuesday...
View ArticleTeacher Allegedly Fed Puppy To Turtle, Charged With Animal Cruelty
PRESTON, ID (CBS Local) – An Idaho teacher is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly feeding a live puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students. Preston Junior High School science...
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Police: Man Stomps On, Kills Ducklings That Entered His Yard
MELBOURNE, Fla. (CBS Local) – A man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly attacking four ducks with a stick and stomping them to death outside of his home, police say. Magdiel Marrero-Pena...
View ArticleOfficials Remove Dozens of Dogs, Cats from Michigan Home
SALEM TOWNSHIP (AP) — An animal welfare group says it’s rescued more than 100 dogs, cats and other animals from a home in Michigan where an unlicensed animal breeding operation was housed. Humane...
View ArticleMan Charged After Using High-Pressure Sprayer to Clean Dogs
WARREN (AP) — A 49-year-old Detroit man faces misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after a high-pressure car sprayer was used to clean his two dogs. The Macomb Daily reports the owner of the self-service...
View ArticleDog’s, Cats Removed From Filthy Michigan Home
PARIDISE TOWNSHIP (AP) — Officials say more than two dozen dogs and cats living in what’s described as deplorable conditions have been removed from a home in Michigan’s northwestern Lower Peninsula....
View ArticleUndercover Video Shows Pig Abuse But Also Common Practices
DENVER (AP) — Recently released undercover video showing pigs being kicked, hit and punched at a Kentucky supplier for the world’s largest meat producer drew prompt condemnation from animal rights...
View ArticleFelony Charges For Man Who Cut Dog’s Leg Off With Garden Shears
HAMTRAMCK – A Hamtramck man is now facing charges after he reportedly used a steak knife and garden shears to amputate his dog’s leg at home last spring. Charles Wofford was arrested this week and...
View ArticleMan Who Arranged Dog Fights Is Sent To Federal Prison
JONESVILLE (AP) — A man who spent time in a Michigan prison for dog-fighting crimes is returning to a federal prison for continuing the enterprise. Damiane Buehrer of Hillsdale County was sentenced to...
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The Other ‘Tiger King’: Doc Antle Indicted On Wildlife Trafficking And Animal...
Dr. Oz asks Doc Antle to respond to the allegations that he kills tigers when they get older. Watch THE DR. OZ SHOW, weekdays at 3 p.m. on CBS 62.
View ArticleMonroe County Deputies Investigate Alleged Animal Cruelty After Reports Of...
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. (CBS Detroit) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said Friday it is investigating alleged animal cruelty after receiving reports of multiple cats being abandoned in a vacant home....
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