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Long Island Man Starves Dog To Death, Attempts To Adopt Another: DA Long Island Man Starves Dog To Death, Attempts To Adopt Another: DA
Long Island Man Starves Dog To Death, Attempts To Adopt Another: DA A Long Island man was indicted after he allegedly starved a dog to death, authorities announced. On Thursday, Oct. 26, 70-year-old Kevin Barnett was arraigned on charges including torturing the dog, a mixed breed named Jessica, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Barnett brought Jessica to the West Hempstead Animal Hospital on Saturday, July 1 asking for the dog to be cremated. The DA’s Office reported that the pup was wrapped in a filthy blanket with a “foul odor.” An evaluation by the vet staff deemed that Jessica had been severely malnourished; her ribs were very clear…

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by Sophie Grieser