Couple Who Took Over ‘Tiger King’ Park Surrender 138 Animals And Rights To Ever Exhibit Again Couple Who Took Over ‘Tiger King’ Park Surrender 138 Animals And Rights To Ever Exhibit Again Couple Who Took Over ‘Tiger King’ Park Surrender 138 Animals And Rights To Ever Exhibit Again
Couple Who Took Over ‘Tiger King’ Park Surrender 138 Animals And Rights To Ever Exhibit Again The couple who took over the once-popular “Tiger King” roadside animal park after Joseph “Joe Exotic” Maldonado-Passage went to prison have formally had all of their animals taken away and their rights terminated to ever exhibit any again, federal authorities said. Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe agreed to the measures, including terminating their interests in 97 endangered or threatened animals seized from their facility and abandoning their rights to an additional 41 animals covered by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), as part of a consent decree, the U.S. Justice Department announced Monday. Federa…
Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ
Abused, Neglected 'Lucky' Rescued By Local Police, Animal Welfare Center In NJ An abused and neglected dog found by police investigating a crime on Christmas Eve is fortunate to be alive. So his adoptive name makes perfect sense. Officers from Irvington found the dog they named Lucky so severely injured that a leg had to be amputated. He also was covered in maggots and had dense tangles and knots so severe that "they couldn't even tell what breed he is," said Samantha Miller, the media relations manager for the Humane Rescue Alliance. St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison took it from there. “Our team was heartbroken to see how much Lucky had suffered," sai…
PA Funeral Director Who Abused Corpses Charged For Abusing Animals: DA PA Funeral Director Who Abused Corpses Charged For Abusing Animals: DA PA Funeral Director Who Abused Corpses Charged For Abusing Animals: DA
PA Funeral Director Who Abused Corpses Charged For Abusing Animals: DA A former funeral director, who pleaded guilty to abusing corpses and tampering with public documents, is facing new charges for animal abuse, according to a release by the Lancaster County district attorney's office. Andrew T. Scheid, 50, of Millersville, is accused of intentionally and knowingly causing the death of a bovine calf by starvation and dehydration at his residence in the 300 block of Old Blue Rock Road sometime between Nov. 1 and 4,. according to the release.  Scheid was charged with one count of aggravated cruelty to animals and three counts of neglect of animals on Wedne…
Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say
Six Nabbed On Long Island For Drugs, Gun, Police Say Six people were arrested on Long Island after police conducted a search and allegedly found an assault rifle, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. The arrest took place around midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in New Cassel, said the Nassau County Police. According to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, members conducted a search warrant at 52 4th Avenue.  During the investigation, detectives recovered an assault rifle, crack, cocaine, sedatives, opioids, ecstasy, cash, and numerous articles of drug paraphernalia.  Three pit bulls were found in the backyard living in inhumane conditions.&nb…
PA Dog Abuser Caught On Surveillance, Police Say PA Dog Abuser Caught On Surveillance, Police Say PA Dog Abuser Caught On Surveillance, Police Say
PA Dog Abuser Caught On Surveillance, Police Say A 44-year-old Chester County man was arrested after surveillance video caught him abusing a dog and lighting his tires on fire, authorities said. James L. Lucas, of Toughkenamon, was seen spinning tires in a lot in the 1000 block of Newark Road in New Garden Township around 6 a.m. on Sept. 7, according to the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department. He then gets out of his car with a wooden board, and chases the dog into a building, police said. Following that, he throws the board at the dog, striking it, authorities said. Lucas admitted he "lit" his tires on fire but deni…
Woman Left 50 Dogs In Hudson Valley Home With Little Food, Water, Police Say Woman Left 50 Dogs In Hudson Valley Home With Little Food, Water, Police Say Woman Left 50 Dogs In Hudson Valley Home With Little Food, Water, Police Say
Woman Left 50 Dogs In Hudson Valley Home With Little Food, Water, Police Say Dozens of dogs were abandoned with limited food and water by a Hudson Valley woman who is now facing animal abuse charges. In Orange County, New York State Police investigators arrested Gulsen Iroldi, age 41, of Unionville, on Wednesday, Oct. 20 under a statute of the Agriculture and Markets Law for torturing animals and failure to provide sustenance. Police said that the investigation determined that Iroldi left approximately 50 dogs in an area residence with very little food and water. The dogs have been removed from the residence by the Dog Wardens from Deerpark and Minisink and re…
NJ R&B Singer Jaheim Abused 15 Dogs Some In Water-Filled Crates, Emaciated, Prosecutor Says NJ R&B Singer Jaheim Abused 15 Dogs Some In Water-Filled Crates, Emaciated, Prosecutor Says NJ R&B Singer Jaheim Abused 15 Dogs Some In Water-Filled Crates, Emaciated, Prosecutor Says
NJ R&B Singer Jaheim Abused 15 Dogs Some In Water-Filled Crates, Emaciated, Prosecutor Says New Jersey R&B singer Jaheim Hoagland has been arrested for abusing 15 dogs -- some severely emaciated and others found in crates filled with several inches of water, authorities said. Hillsborough police officers responded to a Chamberlain Drive home on reports of a puppy in distress around 9:15 a.m. Sept. 6, where they found six dogs in separate animal crates in the driveway of the home, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. One of the dogs was initially unresponsive in a water filled crate and subsequently had to be euthanized, Robertson said alongside Somer…
Suffolk County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Breaking Dog's Leg, SPCA Says Suffolk County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Breaking Dog's Leg, SPCA Says Suffolk County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Breaking Dog's Leg, SPCA Says
Suffolk County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Breaking Dog's Leg, SPCA Says A Long Island man was arrested and charged with animal cruelty for allegedly breaking his dog's leg. Jose Martinez-Vasquez, age 44, of Wyandanch, was charged on Monday, Aug. 16, The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported. The SPCA said on Thursday, Aug. 12, the Babylon Animal Shelter reported to the SPCA that a dog in their care seemed to have been abused.  SPCA investigators reviewed surveillance video and interviewed possible witnesses from an incident on Monday, Aug. 9. The SPCA said Martinez-Vasquez was seen on surveillance video li…
NJ Renter Claiming To Be Santeria Doc Had Pigeon Nailed Above Door, 22 Dead/Alive Farm Animals NJ Renter Claiming To Be Santeria Doc Had Pigeon Nailed Above Door, 22 Dead/Alive Farm Animals NJ Renter Claiming To Be Santeria Doc Had Pigeon Nailed Above Door, 22 Dead/Alive Farm Animals
NJ Renter Claiming To Be Santeria Doc Had Pigeon Nailed Above Door, 22 Dead/Alive Farm Animals A Jersey City landlord says the COVID-19 moratorium on evictions has kept her from booting a renter claiming to be a Santeria doctor who was found with nearly two dozen farm animals -- dead and alive -- in the house, according to a new report by the Daily Beast. Emilio Otero told the outlet he practices Santeria -- a Cuban religion known for sacrificing animals -- and helps people heal their ailments. In this case, though, he was using the animals for food, he told NBC New York  Landlord Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez, an active-duty Navy sailor and new mom, called police when she return…
Self-Proclaimed 'CrazyGal' Arrested On Animal Abuse Charges In Pennsylvania Self-Proclaimed 'CrazyGal' Arrested On Animal Abuse Charges In Pennsylvania Self-Proclaimed 'CrazyGal' Arrested On Animal Abuse Charges In Pennsylvania
Self-Proclaimed 'CrazyGal' Arrested On Animal Abuse Charges In Pennsylvania A York County woman who once made national news for beating her husband when he tossed her brother's ashes has been arrested on animal abuse charges -- one week after posting on social media that her dog went missing, court documents show. Crystal Rae Sheffer, 33, of Red Bank Road in Newberry Township, was arrested Thursday for neglecting and abusing at least one animal, including a dog. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Crystal Sheffer (@crazygal420) The arrest followed an investigation in the 2000 block of Red Bank Road in Dove…
Family Of Serial Animal Abusers Face 25 Charges For Cruelty, Say PA SCPA Family Of Serial Animal Abusers Face 25 Charges For Cruelty, Say PA SCPA Family Of Serial Animal Abusers Face 25 Charges For Cruelty, Say PA SCPA
Family Of Serial Animal Abusers Face 25 Charges For Cruelty, Say PA Scpa Serial animal abusers in Philadelphia have been charged and the pets have been rescued, according to the Pennsylvania Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals.  Daniel Esh was found guilty of previous animal cruelty charges-- not only prohibiting him from owning animals, but granting PA SPCA unannounced inspection rights of his property. Two dogs rescued from the Esh's home in Philadelphia.PASPCA When officers went to the property on June 4, they found numerous dogs with matted fur, ear infections, overgrown nails, conjunctivitis, severe dental disease and inflammation of the skin of the p…
Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island
Suspect At Large After Cat Shot On Long Island A $5,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of a man who is wanted after shooting a cat and leaving her partially paralyzed. Gracie, a 5-year-old feline, was found in pain in the backyard of a Glen Cove home, on Taft Place, this week, police said, and the subsequent MRI and CT scan showed that she had been shot twice. Gracie was partially paralyzed after being shot on Long Island.Nassau County SPCA According to police, a woman heard Gracie crying in pain outside her home at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, where she found the cat dragging her hi…