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New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle From Hudson Valley Finds New, Loving Home New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle From Hudson Valley Finds New, Loving Home
New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle From Hudson Valley Finds New, Loving Home A poodle that was rescued from a Hudson Valley home after being found severely matted and in poor health has found a new loving home in Connecticut. Pierre the mini-poodle was discovered in Putnam County on Saturday, Aug. 5 after detectives from the county's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a residence in the town of Patterson on Lake Shore Drive.  Earlier Report - Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle Found At Patterson Residence: Owner Charged, Police Say According to the SPCA, the detectives found the 9-year-old Pierre inside the home suffering from ex…
Golfer Beats Goose To Death With Club In Hudson Valley: Police Golfer Beats Goose To Death With Club In Hudson Valley: Police
Golfer Beats Goose To Death With Club In Hudson Valley: Police A man faces charges after beating a goose to death with a club at a Hudson Valley golf course, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident on Friday, Aug. 18, when the Putnam County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) responded to a call from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police regarding a golfer beating a Canada Goose to death.  According to the Putnam County SPCA, the incident happened at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac at 187 Hill St., where Law Enforcement Division Detectives met with DEC Police to int…
Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle Found At Hudson Valley Residence: Owner Charged, Police Say Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle Found At Hudson Valley Residence: Owner Charged, Police Say
Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle Found At Hudson Valley Residence: Owner Charged, Police Say New, updated report: New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle From Patterson Finds New, Loving Home A Hudson Valley man faces animal cruelty charges after authorities found a severely matted mini-poodle at his residence that was unable to see or walk properly, police said.  The dog was discovered in Putnam County on Saturday, Aug. 5, when detectives with the Putnam County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a residence in the town of Patterson on Lake Shore Drive. According to the Putnam County SPCA, there, they found an extremely matted 9-year-old min…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Illegally Killing Bear Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Illegally Killing Bear
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Illegally Killing Bear A Hudson Valley homeowner has been accused of allegedly killing a black bear without provocation.  The incident took place in Dutchess County on Saturday, April 22 in the town of Dover.  According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call for shots fired and witnessed an individual dragging the bear back to his residence when they arrived at the location. The sheriff's office contacted State Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Kevin Wamsley who responded to the scene and interviewed the homeowner wh…
Hunter From Hudson Valley Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes Hunter From Hudson Valley Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes
Hunter From Hudson Valley Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes A New York man faces criminal charges after allegedly killing and skinning two pet dogs in Connecticut that he thought were coyotes.  Putnam County resident Michael Konschak, age 61, of Carmel, faces tampering with evidence, forgery, and hunting-related violation charges after allegedly killing the two dogs in northern Fairfield County on Friday, Nov. 18 after they escaped their owner's home.  Konschak was arrested by environmental conservation police associated with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental protection on Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to court documents.  The …
NY Guide Dog Trainer Charged In Animal's Hot Car Death NY Guide Dog Trainer Charged In Animal's Hot Car Death
NY Guide Dog Trainer Charged In Animal's Hot Car Death A New York woman tasked with training service guide dogs is facing criminal charges after allegedly leaving a dog in a hot car, causing the animal’s death. Long Island resident Jodi Meyers, age 51, of Lake Grove in Suffolk County, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and failing to provide proper shelter and air for a 3-year-old black Labrador retriever named Milton. Meyers, an employee at the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, located in Smithtown, took the dog out for training in July 2022 and left the animal inside a crate in a work van, according to the Suffolk County SPCA. Ou…
Duo From NY Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Covered In Porcupine Quills Duo From NY Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Covered In Porcupine Quills
Duo From NY Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Covered In Porcupine Quills Two New York residents are facing animal cruelty charges after dogs were found at their home suffering from chronic injuries caused by porcupine quills. New York State Police said 41-year-old Christina LaValley and 42-year-old John Paul Barton, both residents of Parish in Oswego County, were arrested on Sunday, Aug. 7, and charged with four counts of animal cruelty. Police said several dogs at their residence had porcupine quills in their faces, noses, necks, and bodies. Barton told investigators he didn't have money to take the animals to the veterinarian and planned to shoot them, a…
Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Area Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Area
Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Area For over a century, families have flocked to a popular summertime event in the Hudson Valley, enjoying its thrilling rides, delicious food, and live music. But come next year, the Orange County Fair in Middletown may have one less attraction if a neighboring town has its way. Just days before the fair wrapped up its 2022 season, the Town of Wallkill issued a statement Friday, July 29, condemning a show that features Capuchin monkey “jockeys” riding on the backs of dogs while the dogs race. The show, dubbed the Banana Derby, is described as a favorite among fairgoers and features multiple …
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Pushing Woman From Car, Throwing Dog Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Pushing Woman From Car, Throwing Dog
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Pushing Woman From Car, Throwing Dog A domestic argument led a Westchester man to throw a woman and a dog from a vehicle while two children were in the car in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Cummings Beach in Stamford around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. Stamford Police received a call from an open 911 line, as they heard a male and female fighting, and screaming for help, said Capt. Diedrich Hohn, of the Stamford Police. Officers rushed to the scene and discovered a woman walking with an injured animal. She told officers that her ex-boyfriend pushed her out of a car, and then threw the dog out the window. Thi…
Hudson Valley Woman Accused Of Abusing, Neglecting, Starving Dog, SPCA Says Hudson Valley Woman Accused Of Abusing, Neglecting, Starving Dog, SPCA Says
Hudson Valley Woman Accused Of Abusing, Neglecting, Starving Dog, SPCA Says A Westchester woman is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly failing to provide adequate food, water and veterinary care for an extended period to her young pit bull, according to the SPCA. The SPCA of Westchester announced that Yonkers resident Carletta Jenkins, age 43, has been arrested and charged following an investigation into her treatment of “Mad Dog,” who was found abused following a fire in her apartment. On Tuesday, April 19, the Yonkers Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire on Riverview Place, where they found a young, emaciated Mad Dog inside the apartment. Accor…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Breaking Leg Of Kitten, SPCA Says Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Breaking Leg Of Kitten, SPCA Says
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Breaking Leg Of Kitten, SPCA Says A Westchester man is facing charges for allegedly breaking the leg of an 8-week-old kitten, the SPCA announced. In Mount Vernon, law enforcement authorities received reports that a kitten had been struck with a broomstick, prompting a multi-agency investigation led by the SPCA of Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit. According to SPCA Chief Ernest Lungaro and Mount Vernon Police Officer Brianna Mecca, the investigation led to the arrest of Mount Vernon resident Erby Charlemagne, who allegedly abused the kitten and was charged with animal cruelty, they announced on Tuesday, May 17. In…
Suspended K-9 Officer In Region Killed Dogs, Police Say Suspended K-9 Officer In Region Killed Dogs, Police Say
Suspended K-9 Officer In Region Killed Dogs, Police Say A suspended Connecticut K-9 officer and another man have been charged with killing at least 10 dogs and burying them on his business property. New Canaan PD Officer David Rivera Jr., age 34, a Fairfield County resident in Stratford, turned himself in to Naugatuck Police in New Haven County on Monday, May 2, Department on an active warrant for events that took place at his business Black Rock Canine Training: Conspiracy to commit cruelty to animals Reckless endangerment  Conspiracy to commit euthanization of a canine Rivera was arrested along with his general manager New Haven County r…
Hudson Valley Veterinarian Accused Of Punching, Kicking Animals Hudson Valley Veterinarian Accused Of Punching, Kicking Animals
Hudson Valley Veterinarian Accused Of Punching, Kicking Animals A veterinarian in the region is accused of physically abusing numerous animals that were entrusted in his care. Javier Diaz, age 46, was arrested Thursday, April 28, following an investigation by SPCA Westchester and the Westchester County DA’s office. The abuse allegedly occurred on six occasions in April 2022 at Main Street Animal Hospital, a clinic owned by Diaz in the village of Elmsford, in the town of Greenburgh. Investigators with SPCA Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit (HLE) said on one occasion Diaz struck a two-month-old kitten on the head with nail clippers and then jamm…
Man Convicted Of Torturing, Killing Girlfriend's Pets At Her Home In Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Torturing, Killing Girlfriend's Pets At Her Home In Hudson Valley
Man Convicted Of Torturing, Killing Girlfriend's Pets At Her Home In Hudson Valley A man has admitted to torturing and killing his former girlfriend’s two pets inside her Hudson Valley home. Matthew Savinovich pleaded guilty in a Putnam County Court Tuesday, April 26, to two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, one count of torturing animals, and one count of attempted burglary. Investigators said Savinovich, a New Jersey resident from the borough of Norwood in Bergen County, admitted to killing two of the woman’s chihuahuas by slamming them against a wall in her Lake Peekskill home. He also confessed to intentionally dropping a mattress and box spring on top of her …
Man Accused Of Throwing Dog Against Wall In Area Man Accused Of Throwing Dog Against Wall In Area
Man Accused Of Throwing Dog Against Wall In Area An area man is facing an animal cruelty charge after police said he threw a dog against a wall.  Troopers responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the Ulster County town of Shawangunk at about 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8, New York State Police reported. When troopers arrived, they saw the person who made the report outside of the home on Lakewood Road, holding a small dog, police said. Investigators found that 30-year-old Anthony Gonzalez, of Shawangunk, had become upset when the dog was barking and bit his hand, and threw the dog against the wall, State Polic…
Man Charged With Arson Of Family Home That Killed Dog In Area, Police Say Man Charged With Arson Of Family Home That Killed Dog In Area, Police Say
Man Charged With Arson Of Family Home That Killed Dog In Area, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with arson and cruelty to animals in connection with a fire at his parent's home that killed the family dog. Orange County resident Brett Bayo, age 29, from the town of Greenville was arrested by New York State Police for third-degree arson and aggravated cruelty to animals, both felonies. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, an investigation found that on Thursday, Sept. 23, Bayo set his parent's residence on fire.  His parents were not at home at the time of the fire. The family dog did not survive the fire.  Bayo was transported to Garnet He…
Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Four Pets In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Four Pets In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Four Pets In Hudson Valley A 27-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend's pets over the course of a year, authorities announced. Matthew Savinovich, of the borough of Norwood in Bergen County, New Jersey, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 6 by officers from the Putnam County SPCA for allegedly killing three chihuahuas and a ferret that belonged to his ex in Lake Peekskill. Specifically, Savinovich was charged with: Felony burglary; Four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals; Four misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty; Four counts of felony criminal mischief; Bail jumping. It is…
10 Arrested In Massive NY Dogfighting Bust, DA Says 10 Arrested In Massive NY Dogfighting Bust, DA Says
10 Arrested In Massive NY Dogfighting Bust, DA Says Ten people were rescued and 89 dogs rescued following an investigation into an alleged interstate dogfighting ring on Long Island, the District Attorney announced. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced the arrests on Monday, Aug. 9, as the ring allegedly operated in Manhattan, and several other states including homes on Long Island. Officials said that the Pitbulls involved in the dogfighting ring were bred with the sole purpose of fighting and killing, with some breeders reportedly winning nearly $200,000 on a single fight. It is alleged that if the dogs failed to figh…
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Abusing Dog, SPCA Says Hudson Valley Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Abusing Dog, SPCA Says
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Animal Cruelty For Abusing Dog, SPCA Says A Hudson Valley man was arrested and is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly abusing a pit bull in his care “for an extended period of time,” the SPCA announced. Yonkers resident Uriah Joseph was arrested by the SPCA of Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit and charged with animal cruelty for allegedly not providing adequate food, water, and veterinary care for an extended period to his young pit bull, now named Brownie. According to the SPCA, officers were alerted to Joseph when an emaciated dog was found inside of an apartment in Yonkers and immediately responded to the scene…
Hudson Valley Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Beating Dog Hudson Valley Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Beating Dog
Hudson Valley Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Beating Dog A Hudson Valley man was arrested after being caught on video allegedly abusing a puppy in Westchester, the SPCA announced. The SPCA of Westchester announced on Wednesday, May 19 that their Humane Law Enforcement Unit (HLE) arrested Yonkers resident James Lucas III for animal cruelty following a joint investigation with the Yonkers Police Department. Officials said that the HLE Unit received a call from the Yonkers Police Department on Monday, April 12 after a pit bull was beaten by his owner on the top level of a parking garage at 8 Buena Vista Ave. in Yonkers. A two-minute video recordin…
NY Man Accused Of Filming Sexual Misconduct With Dog NY Man Accused Of Filming Sexual Misconduct With Dog
NY Man Accused Of Filming Sexual Misconduct With Dog A 21-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing his girlfriend’s family dog, filming it, and then sharing it on social media, the SPCA announced. Long Island resident Matteo Chirello, of Ridge in Suffolk County, was arrested this week and charged with animal cruelty and sexual misconduct with an animal on Monday, April 5 after a Suffolk County SPCA investigation into claims he forcibly pushed a dog’s nose into his anus while videotaping it. Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross said that SPCA Officers received a videotape showing a man apparently grabbing a dog by the neck …
Nanuet Man Accused Of Stabbing Puppy With Kitchen Knife Nanuet Man Accused Of Stabbing Puppy With Kitchen Knife
Nanuet Man Accused Of Stabbing Puppy With Kitchen Knife A man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 2-month-old service dog with a kitchen knife in the area. Rockland County resident Steve Salomon, age 32, of Nanuet, was arrested on Saturday, March 6, by Spring Valley Police, for stabbing a resident's service dog in the neck with a kitchen knife, said Detective Matt Galli. According to Galli, the incident took place at the Gesner Gardens Apartment Complex when Salomon, who was known to the owner, stabbed the dog, then fled the area. The puppy was quickly transported to a local animal hospital by its owner where it received numerous stitche…
Hit-Run Driver Strikes, Kills Dog In Front Of Owner In Area, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Strikes, Kills Dog In Front Of Owner In Area, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Strikes, Kills Dog In Front Of Owner In Area, Police Say Police are calling on the public to find a truck driver who fatally struck a dog within its owner's line of vision then fled the scene.  According to police in Orange County, the incident took place at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Maple Avenue in Ellenville in the area of Yankee Place on Friday, Oct. 9.  The driver, who was traveling west down Maple Avenue, continued onto Route 209 without stopping, according to the Village of Ellenville Police Department. Anyone with information pertinent to the investigation is asked to contact the Village of Ellenville Police Department at 845-…
Reward Increased For Info In Shooting Death Of German Shepherd, State Police Say Reward Increased For Info In Shooting Death Of German Shepherd, State Police Say
Reward Increased For Info In Shooting Death Of German Shepherd, State Police Say Donations have been rolling in and the reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person who killed a German Shepard and left it on the side of a Hudson Valley road has been increased. New York State Police in Columbia County launched an investigation on Thursday, Feb. 6 into the death of Duke, a german shepherd that was found shot on Sunday, Feb. 2 on Silvernails Road in Gallatin. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the Kingston-based New York State Humane Society announced it has received additional donations, and the reward being offered has been increased to $2,000 as the investigation c…
Reward Offered For Info In Shooting Death Of German Shepherd Reward Offered For Info In Shooting Death Of German Shepherd
Reward Offered For Info In Shooting Death Of German Shepherd The New York State Humane Association in Kingston has offered a reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person who murdered a German Shepherd. New York State Police in Columbia County launched an investigation on Thursday, Feb. 6 into the death of a german shepherd that was found shot on Sunday, Feb. 2 on Silvernails Road in Gallatin. Police said the 2-year-old dog was found by a local resident and reported to the Dog Warden Officer who contacted the State Police after noticing a bullet wound on the animal. The investigation into the dog’s death determined that its owners l…
Wanted Fugitive Indicted For Killing, Burning Pet Dog In Greenburgh Wanted Fugitive Indicted For Killing, Burning Pet Dog In Greenburgh
Wanted Fugitive Indicted For Killing, Burning Pet Dog In Greenburgh A 33-year-old fugitive has been indicted for his role in killing a dog whose remains were discovered burned in a backyard last month, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced. Ian De Los Reyes was arraigned on Monday, Aug. 12 and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and tampering with physical evidence, both suspects. Scarpino noted that De Los Reyes is a fugitive from North Carolina and Utah where charges are pending. De Los Reyes was arrested on Saturday, July 13 by police investigators in Greenburgh along with Danilo Tolentino, when the charred remains…
Man Charged After Beaten, Burned Dog Found Dead In Greenburgh Man Charged After Beaten, Burned Dog Found Dead In Greenburgh
Man Charged After Beaten, Burned Dog Found Dead In Greenburgh A man has been charged with felony animal cruelty after a beaten and burned dog was found dead in Westchester, police say. The Town of Greenburgh Police Department responded to a residence on Jackson Place to investigate a reported incident of animal cruelty on Saturday, July 13 at approximately 5:45 a.m. There, officers located the dead pit bull terrier that had been beaten and burned in a metal fire pit in the backyard of the residence, Greenburgh Police Lt. Robert J. Gramaglia said. Jackson Place residents, Ian De Los Reyes and Danilo Tolentino were interviewed by Gr…
Wayne Man Who Brought Dead Dog To Animal Hospital Charged With Cruelty Wayne Man Who Brought Dead Dog To Animal Hospital Charged With Cruelty
Wayne Man Who Brought Dead Dog To Animal Hospital Charged With Cruelty A Wayne man who brought a dead dog to an animal hospital was arrested Tuesday on cruelty charges, authorities announced. Wayne police responding to Knox Terrace on May 31 were told that Craig J. Lam, 37, took the dog to the Fairfield Animal Emergency Hospital. The officers “were advised by the staff of the Fairfield Animal Emergency Hospital that the dog had arrived deceased,” Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief James Clarke said in a release. Lam, formerly of Staten Island and more recently of Kinnelon, was charged with animal cruelty following an investigat…
Reward Offered In Cat Torture Video Case Involving Area Middle School Students Reward Offered In Cat Torture Video Case Involving Area Middle School Students
Reward Offered In Cat Torture Video Case Involving Area Middle School Students A $1,000 reward is being offered to find the person responsible for torturing and killing a cat on video and then sharing it with middle school students. The video came to light on Wednesday, May 15, when authorities at South Middle School in Newburgh learned that the video was being circulated among students, said City of Newburgh Police Det. Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano. School officials immediately reported the incident to police who have been searching for the origin of the video. After news surfaced of the video, the New York State Humane Association offered the reward for informa…
Police Launch Investigation After Middle School Students Share Video Of Cat Being Tortured Police Launch Investigation After Middle School Students Share Video Of Cat Being Tortured
Police Launch Investigation After Middle School Students Share Video Of Cat Being Tortured A brutal video of a cat being tortured that has been circulating among middle school students in the area has prompted police to ask anyone who may have seen it for help. The principal of South Middle School in Newburgh, Dr. Lisa Buon, alerted police after she learned of the allegation of animal cruelty involving the torture of at least one cat, said City of Newburgh Police Det. Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano.  According to police, the video involving animal cruelty was circulated among students at South Middle School on Wednesday, May 15, and that prompted Buon to contact the City o…
Two Charged After Dogs Found Starved To Death, Cats Emaciated At Home In Hudson Valley Two Charged After Dogs Found Starved To Death, Cats Emaciated At Home In Hudson Valley
Two Charged After Dogs Found Starved To Death, Cats Emaciated At Home In Hudson Valley State Police are investigating an animal cruelty case after two pit bulls were found starved to death with two emaciated cats at a Hudson Valley home. Two pet owners have been identified during the investigation; Miesha Bentley, age 28, and Victoriano Moreira, age 28, both of Loch Sheldrake. Police say Bentley and Moreira agreed to look after the animals after their former owners could no longer care for them due to new apartment regulations. Bentley and Moreira allegedly left the residence without leaving any food or water for the animals. A necropsy of the two pit bulls determined that th…