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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...
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