2 Charged In Separate Animal Cruelty Investigations, Including Dog's Death, In Capital Region
Two people are facing charges following separate animal cruelty investigations in the region, including one involving a dog that died.
Albany resident Elisa Sumner, age 27, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 1, after police looked into the death of her two-year-old German Shepherd at her Spring Street home in August 2022.
Albany Police determined that Sumner had failed to provide the animal with enough food and medical care.
The dog was found suffering from malnutrition and severe bite wounds to its head and ears, which, combined with a lack of care, ultimately led to the animal’s death, pol…
Dog Shot By Central Massachusetts Police To Save Man's Life
A pit bull dog was shot by police in central Massachusetts to save the life of a 75-year-old who was left seriously injured after the dog attacked him, authorities said.
Lunenburg police arrived at the town's animal control center just before noon on Monday, Aug. 1., the department said. Upon arrival, Wayne Comeau was found inside an outside kennel with the dog, bleeding from bite marks on his head, face, and torso, WCVB said.
The dog had bit down on the man's arm and wouldn't let go. At the time of the attack, Comeau was apparently taking the dog out to go to the bathroom, according to …
Animal Cruelty: Man Left Dog On Boat In 100-Degree Weather, Stafford Sheriff Says
A man and his sister were arrested at a Stafford marina after they trespassed onto a boat and neglected their dog in 100-degree heat, officials said.
On July 23 at around 4:15 p.m., John Allen, 28, was found sleeping aboard a boat at Hope Springs Marina, while his dog was stuck outside in blazing heat with no food or water, according to Stafford County Police.
When officers woke Allen, he was clearly intoxicated as he explained that he and his sister, 22-year-old Megan Allen, were aboard overnight to fix damages on the boat.
The owner of the boat denied Allen's claims and beli…
