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Case Study: Animal Fighting – Craig Boyd
With the exception of Craig Boyd, the names in this article have been changed. The case of dogfighter Craig Boyd illustrates how failing to prosecute operators aggressively, issuing lenient sentences for the convicted, and completely ignoring…
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How to help a neighbor’s neglected animal
Animal neglect is the failure to provide basic care required for an animal to thrive. At first glance, such cases may seem less egregious than a single, brutal act of violent abuse, but severe neglect can mean extended periods of extreme suffering. -
Historic Legal Decision Protects Cats From Being Returned to Their Abuser
Oregon Court of Appeals Grants Petition to Permanently Remove Cats from their Neglectful Owner in Linn County Hoarding Case, Sets Vital Precedent for Animal Law.December 29, 2006 Press Release -
Issues in Animal Neglect Cases
In mass neglect cases, it is common to find that the physical condition of the victim animal population spans the spectrum, from dead and near death to those animals who, for a variety of reasons, do not yet show manifest signs of neglect. -
Queens County Animal Hoarder Convicted of 108 Counts of Animal Cruelty
On a national level, animal cruelty crimes like this are unfortunately under-investigated and under-prosecuted due to limited resources. Even the toughest anti-cruelty laws are useless if prosecutors’ offices are unable to prosecute.June 19, 2018 News -
The Legal Process In The United States: A Criminal Case
This summary is a general overview about criminal cases. It covers the key stages and will briefly explain what might happen in court. -
Fighting to Bring Kristen Lindsey to Justice
Kristen Lindsey is a Texas veterinarian, who in 2015 shot and killed her neighbor’s cat Tiger with a bow and arrow. Her action came to light when she posted a photo of herself on Facebook, grinning…
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Case Study: Animal Hoarding – Vikki Kittles
Vikki Rene Kittles, also known as Susan Dietrich, Rene Depenbrock, and Lynn Zellan, has a history of animal hoarding that goes back decades and spans the United States from the Southeast to the Northwest. She has effectively evaded…
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Case Study: Animal Fighting – Michael Vick
Animal fighting has been brought to the forefront of the nation’s attention by the highly publicized conviction of NFL star quarterback Michael Vick and three of his associates on federal and state charges related to illegal dogfighting. Vick…
