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“This is the worst animal cruelty case I’ve ever seen,” Barbera said. “We needed to control the situation. We didn’t want animals from the wild to come on the property and feed off of these stricken animals. We also found a graveyard of cow bones scattered throughout [the property].”…
The SQSPCA is still in high gear with regard to this case, as we are providing care for the dogs, calf, sheep, pigs, and equines who were saved that day. Many require special, veterinary-directed care in order for their health to improve.…
We all know that the punishment for animal cruelty is weak, and it is discouraging to those of us fighting for the cause, but I can report firsthand that when there is a case of suspected animal cruelty, we often have multitudes of people reaching out because they care about animals.…
Animals Seized in Cruelty Investigation NEW BERLIN—More than 100 farm and companion animals in neighboring Chenango County were seized on Friday, April 26 as part of an animal cruelty investigation led by New York State Trooper Karley Davenport. Approximately 40 law enforcement officials from Otsego and Chenango counties, including New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officers, were on-site to assess the animals’ health status and living conditions, with guidance from two local veterinarians.…
According to Devlin, the live dogs were turned over to employees of the Susquehanna SPCA for care and medical attention. The deceased dogs were transported by SQSPCA staff to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for necropsies, paid for by the shelter, and an arrest warrant for the defendant was applied for and granted by the Laurens Town Court.…
Law Enforcement, SQSPCA Discover Abandoned, Dead Dogs LAURENS—Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals staff worked with the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office earlier today to rescue four dogs living in deplorable conditions in the Town of Laurens. Unfortunately, the tip from a private citizen came too late to help the five deceased dogs found in garbage bags on the property. “It was horrific,” said SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “The worst situation I have been a part of.”…
According to animal law experts, here in New York State animal abuse and cruelty laws are hidden away in an obscure section of our legal framework (Article 26 of New York State Agriculture and Markets law), making enforcement and prosecution difficult at best.…
According to Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Executive Director Stacie Haynes, SQSPCA staff has returned to the shelter with more than 20 animals after assisting New York State Troopers with an animal cruelty seizure earlier this morning. Haynes described the animals' living conditions as "horrible." The animals are currently being assessed by the SQSPCA's medical team.…
Alpacas, Sheep Found Dead In New Lisbon; Farmer Faces Charges By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – A farmer was arrested after Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies, responding to a neighbor’s concern about animal cruelty, found dead animals on his New Lisbon farm. Christopher M. D’Amato, 54, was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after deputies were called to the scene, where, while walking around the property, observed dead sheep and alpacas, deputies said. Other farm animals, including horses,…
Susquehanna SPCA Reports Zoe’s Surgery Successful COOPERSTOWN – Zoe, the dog rescued from Exeter with a missing leg, has safely come through a surgery to remove a benign mass and amputate what remained of her leg. “She keeps shocking everyone with how strong she can be,” said Stacie Haynes, executive director, Susquehanna SPCA. “We cannot thank you all enough for the love and support you have shown this truly incredible dog.” Surgeons at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Animal…
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