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I am the Washington Area Humane Society's
full-time Humane Officer. My job is to investigate claims of animal abuse
and to prosecute violators.
If you suspect animal abuse or cruelty, please
call (724) 222-PETS (7387) and leave us a message.
Your name will be kept confidential. All abuse complaints are
investigated, but please leave your phone number in case we need more
information.
Marcia Rothaar,
Humane Society Police Officer |
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After obtaining a warrant,
Washington Area Humane
Officers seized approximately 70 dogs from Calico Creek Critters
Rescue on Tuesday evening, November 6th, 2007.
Alarmed at the conditions of the dogs and the
facility, a resident who was considering adopting a dog from the
"rescue" called in about the operation which did not have a kennel
license — a requirement when more than 24 dogs are housed. Dead and
decomposing dogs were found in and around the home which also had an
incinerator in the back yard.
Two-thirds of the dogs went to other local
facilities. Twenty-three were brought to the Washington Area Humane
Society where they will be monitored for health, spayed or neutered
and made available for adoption.
HSPO Tina Ealy (left) holds one of the many Jack
Russell terriers housed at the Centerville home. |
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Reward
Offered in Cruelty Investigation |
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Call 724-222-PETS.and ask to leave a message for the humane
officer.
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Humane Officer, Tina Ealy, responded to a call Thursday, October 11th,
at 4:15 pm. A Marianna resident found a black and white cat in her
back yard that she thought had been hit by a car.
What Ealy found was a large intact male cat that had nearly
bled to death. Both hips were completely shattered by a shotgun
blast, most likely executed at close range. The cat was immediately
transported to the shelter where it had to be euthanized due to the
extent of its trauma and injuries.
A reward is being offered for information that leads to the
arrest and conviction on animal cruelty charges of individuals
involved in this shooting. Please help us find the perpetrators of
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Meet Lacey, Another Victim of Abuse |
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Our Humane
Officer was called when a witness saw the 4-month-old Rottie mix
being beaten by her owner. Police accompanied Officer Ealy to the
home and when the owner spotted them, the young male took off on his
motorcycle. Charges of animal
cruelty have been filed against him.
Lacey
had surgery to repair her broken back
leg. It was also discovered that she had an old healed fracture of
one of her front legs. Her vet bills were about
$2,100.00. Lacy is recovering
well and would benefit so much in a foster home where she could get
some training, socialization and unconditional love ... all sadly
lacking in her former life.
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Can You Believe How He
Looked? |
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Look How Pretty! |
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You would never have recognized Monty when he was first brought
in by our humane officer after finding the abandoned dog tied to a
tree without any food or water.. It looked as though he had never
had a bath let alone been groomed. He had huge matts in his
overgrown fur and
with his new crew-cut, he looked like a brand new puppy. |
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Monty was adopted after only a couple of weeks at the shelter. The
little cocker spaniel mix charmed everyone he met and he can now put
his sad past behind him forever.
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The "S" Hounds |
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Geno |
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Pokey |
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Stella, Shala, Sadie and Samantha were tossed
over the fence of an animal control facility. Shala was thin but in the
best shape. Samantha only weighed 19 lbs. Sadie was so terrified that
she would not come out, and had to be carried to the van, where it was
found that her leg was broken. She may have a limp the rest of her life
but the family that adopted her thinks she is the best. All of the
sweet, shy hound dogs have been adopted and are adjusting well to love.
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Geno was living in a moldy
dog house. He had bald patches all over his body and was diagnosed
with a thyroid deficiency requiring medication for the rest of his
life and food allergies. He improved dramatically once he had
veterinary attention and he has since been happily adopted. His
owner was found guilty of animal cruelty.
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Pokey and Sassy were seized on July 17.
Pokey had an embedded collar that required surgery to remove. Sassy
was pregnant. The dogs had no food or water. Humane officers had
been to the house in Roscoe three times. Pokey (pictured) is about
seven years old and recovering well. |
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