Prominent Northland animal rescuer Summer Johnson says a charge laid against her over the alleged theft of a dog were “a complete waste of her time and taxpayer money”. Johnson, from Kawakawa, was charged with theft of an animal after refusing to return an injured dog to its owners. Sheba, a rottweiler cross, was found […]
Cases with almost 200 counts of animal cruelty whittled down to single charge
The criminal cases involving the caretakers of 144 horses which were removed by state and county authorities from a Granby property a year ago on charges of neglect came to a quiet, withering end recently. Ranch manager Derek Zurface, 36, and ranch hand Theresa LaGrande, 24, were each initially charged with 94 counts of cruelty […]
Animal cruelty charge authorized against Macomb County veterinarian
(WXYZ) — The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday that they have authorized a charge of animal cruelty against a local veterinarian. A YouTube video showing a German Shepherd being slammed and choked by its owner surfaced last week. A man, who has yet to be named, is seen lashing out at a dog that is said […]