May 3, 2008
Dogfight suspect now faces several child porn counts pornography
A man facing charges for his suspected involvement in a Pima County dogfighting organization has been indicted on child pornography charges.
Juan Verdin, 40, was indicted on 11 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor under 15, Deputy County Attorney Susan Eazer said Friday.
February 19, 2008
150 dogs seized in breeding, fighting ring; 3 people arrested
A man considered by investigators to be one of the top breeders of fighting pit bulls was arrested at his Avra Valley home Tuesday and 110 of his dogs seized, officials said.
They were among 150 pit bulls confiscated at four sites during an early morning raid by the Pima Animal Care Center, Pima County Sheriff's Department, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Humane Society of the United States.
A total of six people were arrested. Dog fighting supplies, weapons and money were also seized.
Top breeder busted, up to 150 dogs seized in dog-fighting raid:
Humane Society information aided investigation that began in Chicago
Pima County Sheriff's deputies seized at least 150 dogs and made three arrests as they fanned out across the metro area Tuesday morning in raids targeting local dog breeders suspected of links to organized dog-fighting operations across the country, officials said.
The arrests include, Mahlon Patrick, a man believed to be among the top three breeders of fighting dogs in the country, said investigators at a morning press conference.
December 23, 2007
Unregulated breeders abuse animals for profit
The stench hit Maricopa County Sheriff's Officer Shannon Pryor as she entered the house. Her eyes watered as she saw a miniature pinscher giving birth to four puppies in the living room. In the kitchen, dog cages stacked on top of each other had left marks on the floor.
December 13, 2007
Dog's best friend bows out: Humane Society CEO Susan Wilson retires; improved group's image
Tucsonan Susan Wilson has spent the last two decades in the dog house and she liked it that way.
Now, the CEO of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona is retiring at year's end, but not without leaving a litany of successes and good feelings behind.
December 4, 2007
Rescued greyhound killed:
7-year-old Charlie gets loose in Friday's rain; found later with gunshot wound
Jeff Stanton said his life changed twice because of a greyhound named Charlie.
First, when he adopted the dog five years ago, and again when he found Charlie dead after apparently being shot Friday night.
Tucson police are treating the case as an animal cruelty felony and Arizona Greyhound Rescue plans to offer a reward.
September 6, 2007
Officer arrested in canine death
Maricopa County sheriff’s investigators have determined a Chandler police officer was reckless when he left his police K-9 in his patrol vehicle for 13 hours, causing the dog to die.
August 13, 2007
Good shepherd became voice for four-legged pals
The cruelty against animals investigated by Pima County Det. Mike Duffey over the past eight years has been the stuff of nightmares.
July 12, 2007
Cruel and Unusual
Beyond sheer repugnance, cases of animal cruelty also raise plenty of red flags for cops, social workers and shrinks: Too often, it seems, animal abuse is just a warm-up for violence later turned on other people.
April 3, 2007
Three Points woman convicted on multiple animal cruelty counts
A Three Points woman was convicted Monday on almost two dozen counts of animal cruelty by a Pima County jury that deliberated just over an hour.
March 27, 2007
Three Points resident draws sentence of two years for brutal abuse of his dogs
Wayne Allen Dean was indicted last year on nearly a dozen felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty counts pertaining to both his dogs, Otis and Cissy.
March 25, 2007
Police say man shot ex-girlfriends puppies
A man distraught over a recent breakup is suspected of taking revenge by shooting at least three puppies he owned with his ex-girlfriend.
February 20, 2007
Man gets 30 days in jail, probation for shooting dog
On February 20th, a Pima County Superior Court judge sentenced Justin Curran, 22, and Steve Sharpe, 28, for their roles in shooting a male pitbull-mix dog dubbed "Bullet" by the detectives who helped rescue the animal from certain death.
January 30, 2007
Carcasses of 6 cattle found; all had been shot to death
The discovery of six cows shot to death near a watering hole in the Redington Pass area Friday, has the owner and the Pima County Sheriff's Department asking for help tracking down the shooter.
January 13, 2007
Humane Society van missing with animals
Someone apparently stole a Humane Society of Southern Arizona van Friday with two dogs and a puppy inside.
January 13, 2007
Humane Society van with 3 dogs inside is stolen; main worry is safety of animals
Tucson police are looking for a stolen Humane Society van that had two dogs and a 3-month-old puppy inside, officials said Friday night.
January 10, 2007
With plea agreement, second man admits guilty in dog shooting
Justin Curren could receive three years' probation or up to two years in prison as a result of his guilty plea in the case of Bullet the dog.
January 7, 2007
Closing of cockfighting school ends an era
'Chicken Man' has taught 8,000 how to breed and train game birds
January 6, 2007
Judge schedules new hearing in Redington dog shooting
A Pima County Superior Court judge refused to move forward with a plea agreement Friday when the suspect — who is accused of repeatedly shooting a dog — admitted he didn't understand what rights he'd be giving up.
January 5, 2007
Guilty plea in dog-shooting case
Pit-bull mix deemed vicious was drugged, peppered with gunfire
December 30, 2006:
Fighting Birds Seized in Southside Raid
Sheriff's deputies raided a Southwest Side home Friday and seized more than 300 fighting cocks and some 30 hens.
December 28, 2006:
Biting Back: Poster Boy for Greyhound Abuse is Thrown to the Dogs
Richard Favreau, the greyhound hauler reviled by animal lovers far and wide, receives an unprecedented fine for his role in the disappearance of at least 140 dogs.
December 22, 2006:
Killer of Chihuahua draws 4 1/2-year sentence
A Prescott man who killed his wife's Chihuahua after she threatened to leave him has been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison.
December 3, 2006:
Dangerous dog ban in Denver yields few results
December 3 , 2006:
How to prevent dog bites and what to do if you're attacked August 15, 2006:
Dog pulled from muddy wash dies from tick fever symptoms
August 9, 2006:
Man pleads guilty to killing wife
Abuser's long, violent history included a perverse pleasure for strangling dogs.
August 3, 2006:
How hot is it? Dashboard oven hot: New Hampshire woman bakes cookies on dashboard of her Toyota
Still not convinced that the interior of cars can become an oven during the summer months? Check out this article before you leave your pet or child unattended in a hot car.
For more information on ACT's summer safety campaign for animals, click here.
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