Dog Owner Failed to Treat Pit Bull’s Mange
State v. Rionte Rees, a case we prosecuted for the Medina County SPCA. Defendant was found guilty of companion animal neglect for failure to provide proper care of Babe, a…[...]
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Jailtime for Man Convicted of 9 Counts of Companion Animal Cruelty
State v. David Taylor a case we prosecuted for the Lake Humane Society resulting in a lifetime ban from keeping companion animals. Taylor was convicted in the Willoughby Municipal Court…[...]
Read FullProbation and Fines for Neglectful Dog Breeder
State of Ohio v. Christopher Bittner, a case prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Bittner plead no contest to two second degree misdemeanor counts pertaining to his neglect of…[...]
Read FullAs Temperatures Drop, a Reminder about Shelter Requirements
With the temperature in the teens for the next few days, we're sending out a reminder about shelter requirements for companion animals pursuant to state code! Cleveland enacted new animal…[...]
Read FullOver $17,000 Restitution Ordered for Care of Neglected Horses
State v. Patricia Floyd, a case we prosecuted which was investigated by Animal Charity of Ohio. Floyd pled guilty to 4 counts of animal cruelty for neglecting 7 horses. Two…[...]
Read FullOwner Convicted for Neglecting Dog’s Severe Skin Condition
State v. Christopher Overton, a case we prosecuted in Youngstown investigated by Animal Charity of Ohio, the Humane Society which serves Mahoning County. Mr. Overton had three dogs. Two were…[...]
Read FullHorse Abandonment Case Resolved
State v. Robert Hibberd, a case we prosecuted for the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Hibberd was convicted today of animal abandonment. Here is the after photograph of his horse,…[...]
Read FullJail Time and Community Service Sentence for Animal Neglect Case
State of Ohio v. Travis Wargo and Cari Welk, a case prosecuted for Lake Humane Society. Wargo and Welk both pled guilty to animal neglect. The case involved two cats,…[...]
Read Full24 Animals Found in Filthy Conditions, Owner Sentenced to 5 years Probation
State of Ohio v. Sheri (Shari) Gilbert, a case prosecuted for Lake Humane Society. Gilbert pled guilty to all 10 counts of animal neglect on the day of trial. 24…[...]
Read FullOwner Pleads Guilty to Starving Dog
State of Ohio v. Robert Dunning, a case prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Dunning was charged with one count of companion animal neglect for the starvation of his…[...]
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