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Every year thousands of animals, including companion
animals and endangered species, are accidentally and
intentionally poisoned from ingesting antifreeze. The
sweet taste of antifreeze attracts them, but less
than a teaspoonful can be fatal.
Just this past May,
Donna Clark
of Spanaway, Washington was arrested for
poisoning 3 cats using a bowl filled with antifreeze
and chicken. All 3 cats had to be euthanized.
Clark's trial is scheduled for August.
The Antifreeze Bittering Act (H.R. 2567/S. 1110) is a
federal bill that would require the addition of
denatonium benzoate to engine coolant/antifreeze to
render it unpalatable. Denatonium benzoate is the
world's bitterest known substance. This legislation
will help save countless animal lives and reduce the
number of childhood emergencies.
In addition to the thousands of accidental poisonings
each year, antifreeze is the most common poison
used in cases where a neighborhood dispute turns
deadly and neighbors take matters into their
own
hands to retaliate against nuisance animals.
The Doris Day Animal Animal League is asking for your
support in support of this legislation, which will help
prevent future tragedies.
In our last Action Alert e-mail, we told you about
three Presque Isle teenagers who were accused of
cutting, beating and stabbing a dog to death. This
case garnered national attention because of the
brutality of the crime, and the fact that due to a
mistake while revamping the statutes, felony animal
cruelty was left off the books so that the prosecutor
was limited to filing misdemeanor charges.
Two of the boys pleaded guilty Thursday to charges
of animal cruelty and theft by unauthorized taking.
Benjamin Benedict, 16, was sentenced in 2nd District
Court immediately for his role in the crime, a
misdemeanor.
The sentencing of Joshua Dunn, 17, was delayed
until Aug. 4, pending a diagnostic evaluation.
Another 17-year-old, also allegedly involved in the
incident, was not a part of Thursday's hearing. His
name has not been released.
Benedict will remain in the custody of the state
Department of Corrections for an indeterminate
amount of time until he is 21. He will never again be
allowed to own, possess or be on any premises with
animals.
Before the incident, he had been on juvenile
probation stemming from an assault and theft charge
last year. His probation was revoked Thursday.
Phoenix, AZ
- Dog beaten and hanged: July 7, 2005
The Arizona Humane Society and Silent Witness are
offering a reward of up to $5,000 ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4976/
Madera, CA
- Dog neglect - one found dead: July 5, 2005
A Madera couple faces charges of animal cruelty
after deputies discovered one dog dead and ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4957/
Dungog, NSW
- Lamb and sheep beaten to death: July 4, 2005
The RSPCA has joined police calls for anyone with
information on the bashing death of ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4999/
Richmond, VA
- Alligator beaten to death: July 4, 2005
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating
the death of the Falling Creek alligator. If ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4965/
Dayton, OH
- Dog hanged from second story window: July 3,
2005
On July 3, people spotted a dog hanging by a rope
from a second-story window. ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4991/
Aurora, IL
- Two dogs shot to death: July 3, 2005
An Aurora man has been charged with killing three of
his neighbors' dogs, blasting them ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4962/
San Dimas, CA
- Dog killed with pick-axe: July 2, 2005
A Claremont man pleaded not guilty to felony animal
cruelty in a Pomona courtroom on ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4966/
McBee, SC
- Cockfighting - approx. 100 seized: July 2, 2005
Most of the chickens seized during a cockfighting raid
in Chesterfield County have been returned ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4963/
Albuquerque, NM
- Pit-bull stabbed and hanged to death: July 1,
2005
A pit bull was found stabbed and hung in a tree
outside a community center ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4961/
Metcalf, KY
- Three dogs, eight puppies abandoned in filth:
June 30, 2005
Three adult dogs and eight puppies were seized from
an abandoned house with no water. ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4992/
Tallmadge, OH
- Dog shot with pellet gun, resulting in death:
June 30, 2005
Russell Ilg said the family vet has attributed his 15-
month-old German Rottweiler's untimely death to ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5001/
Hooksett, NH
- Horse neglect - two seized: June 29, 2005
Authorities seized two emaciated horses from a
Hooksett woman. The New Hampshire Society for
the ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4997/
Milwaukee, WI
- Three kittens thrown from SUV: June 29, 2005
Three kittens were thrown out the window of a
moving sport utility vehicle on the ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4996/
Natick, MA
- Dogs neglected, six seized: June 29, 2005
Three Saint Bernard puppies seized from a Natick
home on July 1 will likely be ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4967/
James City, VA
- Pit-bulls found skinned alive: June 29, 2005
James City County officials are investigating after
two female dogs were found with cut wounds ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4952/
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Phoenix, AZ
- Dog beaten and hanged: July 7, 2005
Dungog, NSW
- Lamb and sheep beaten to death: July 4, 2005
