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Probation For Ex-South Boston Dog Trainer Accused Of Animal Cruelty: DA Probation For Ex-South Boston Dog Trainer Accused Of Animal Cruelty: DA
Probation For Ex-South Boston Dog Trainer Accused Of Animal Cruelty: DA A former Burlington firefighter who ran a dog training and boarding business was given probation after he declined to fight the charges of animal abuse made against him, authorities said.  Tyler Falconer, 31, pleaded to a continuance without a finding on two counts of animal cruelty by a custodian and was given two years probation, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. He must complete an animal rehabilitative curriculum and cannot own any animals for three years.  Falconer ran Falco K9, a dog training and boarding operation in South Boston. On three occasions, owners sa…

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by Josh Lanier
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$4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune $4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune A Massachusetts man who won $4 million in the state lottery didn't come alone to claim his jackpot earlier this month. His dog Raven tagged along for the photoshoot with the giant check.  Paul Riley, of Peabody, became the second $4 million winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “100X Cash” scratch-off game. Related: Danvers Lottery Winner Shows Up In Style To Collect His Payday He chose to take the lump sum of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Riley said he plans to buy his wife a new car with the money and give away some cash to the Animal Rescu…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Emaciated Chihuahua Brought To Malden Police, ARL Getting Life-Saving Help Emaciated Chihuahua Brought To Malden Police, ARL Getting Life-Saving Help
Emaciated Chihuahua Brought To Malden Police, ARL Getting Life-Saving Help A two-pound, emaciated and ill Chihuahua is getting some long-awaited care after they abandoned near the Malden Police Department last week.   Bailey was found huddling in some bushes along the East Coast Greenway bike trail in the area of Deli and Branch Streets on Monday, July 25, the Animal Rescue League (ARL) said. A Good Samaritan scooped up the one-year-old puppy in a blanket and brought him to the police station.   Bailey was later treated at an animal hospital in Charlestown then transferred to the ARL's Boston center. Caretakers determined Bailey was severely underweight, sufferin…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
KNOW ME? Dedham Police Seeking Owner Of Pomeranian Abandoned In Extreme Heat KNOW ME? Dedham Police Seeking Owner Of Pomeranian Abandoned In Extreme Heat
Know ME? Dedham Police Seeking Owner Of Pomeranian Abandoned In Extreme Heat Several days later and no leads have Dedham Police scrambling to find the owner of a male Pomeranian who was abandoned over the weekend during record-high temperatures.  The dog, believed to be between 3-5 years old, was found inside a metal crate without any identification or water in the area of Bussey Street on Saturday, July 23, Dedham Police said. At the time, temperatures were over 90 degrees, police added.  Further info: This dog was reported to be found inside a pet crate in the area of Bussey St around noon this past Saturday. The dog appears to be 3-5 years old. https://t.c…

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by David Cifarelli