Four legged friends (and enemies)

Sunday, January 28, 2018

North Carolina: Fugitive Robert Fore caught in Florida; being extradited to face felony animal cruelty charges

NORTH CAROLINA -- A Fletcher man suspected in a local animal cruelty case was arrested in Florida, but his wife remains at large.

Robert Brian Fore (Bob Fore, Tommy Fore), 61, of Fletcher, was served with animal cruelty warrants after he was taken into custody in Florida on Dec. 30 and extradited back to Henderson County.

Fore was served with warrants for two felony counts of killing an animal by starvation, four felony counts of cruelty to animals and two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals that stemmed from offenses occurring in early March of 2017.

He is in the Henderson County Jail with a $15,000 secured bond with his next court date scheduled for Jan. 23.

Sandy Fore surrendered 40 dogs and cats March 4 after Henderson County authorities investigated the discovery of dogs and cats that were living in what they described as “absolutely horrific” conditions.

A caller alerted authorities about the animals' welfare, and told authorities a family had moved and abandoned the animals to die.

According to warrants, the Fores mistreated 32 animals.

The animals were discovered in two campers, an outbuilding and a home on the property on Maxwell Drive in Fletcher, spokesman Major Frank Stout said. Some were “running loose” and others were in cages.

A number of the animals were living in "incredibly appalling conditions," according to officials. “It was absolutely horrific the conditions that those animals were living in,” Stout said.

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Robert Fore, and his wife Sandy Jean Fore, fled the area, after surrendering 40 dogs and cats on March 4, 2017. Sandy Jean Fore still has outstanding warrants for multiple charges of killing an animal by starvation and cruelty to animals.

She may be using the alias of Jeannie Fore or Jeannie Hughes.

No word on whether she still has their nine-year-old grandson with her.

Should anyone have information concerning Sandy Fore’s whereabouts, please contact the Henderson County Sheriff's Office at 828-697-4911.

(Citizen-Times - January 4, 2018)

Earlier:

Arizona: Morons pledging money to save vicious Pit Bull "at risk of euthanasia" at local shelter.

ARIZONA -- Friends of Arizona's Shelter Animals posted on Facebook January 5, 2018 ·

FATE UNKNOWN
A4030552 6Y DOG M BRINDLE/WHITE STAFFORDSHIRE West Shelter - WF187

At risk for euthanasia at 5am on Sunday, January 7th

WHY IT'S "AT RISK FOR EUTHANASIA"

1/3/2018 EVALUATION
Dog was highly barrier reactive at yard gate and would not settle when aversive tools were used.

Muzzle was placed on dog; dog entered yard quick and began body slamming and muzzle punching any dog he could get close to; handler corrected with shake can and held dog by leash until he settled.

Dog sat with handler for a few minutes panting and trying to remove muzzle then rushed off and attacked another dog; dog would not stop with aversive tools and then attempted to redirect on handler (aka attacked the person holding his leash).

MCACC West Valley Animal Care Center (602-506-2765)
2500 S 27th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85009 (27th Ave/Lower Buckeye)
Hours open: 11AM-6PM Monday-Friday
11AM - 5PM Saturday & Sunday

Nancy Feilbach - He doesn't feel good? who would in jail?! Pledge $20

Shannon Estes - $10 pledge ;(

Nancy Butcher - Poor guy not feeling 100%. Ddee Patton

Texas: Nearly 30 dogs and puppies rescued from ammonia-filled home; one arrest has been made for Animal Cruelty

TEXAS -- Police in Mount Pleasant are investigating a case of suspected animal cruelty.

Police and Animal Control Officers executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of South Lide in Mount Pleasant after receiving a complaint of noxious smells coming from a house.

Twenty-eight dogs have been seized from inside the residence. Conditions are so bad that protective suits and respirators had to be worn for heath concerns.

This is an ongoing scene and investigation. Additional city resources are being called in due to health concerns.

Police arrested Mary Helton, 70, on 28 counts of animal cruelty.

She was booked into the Titus County Jail.

(Arklatexhomepage - January 28, 2018)

Michigan: Diane Gay Eland charged with Felony Animal Cruelty after stabbing her son's dog to death, say police

MICHIGAN -- A local woman was charged with killing or torturing an animal Jan. 25 after police allege she stabbed her son’s dog just after midnight Thursday.

Police responded to the home of Diane Gay (aka Diane Gay Eland, Diane Eland) after receiving a complaint that she had stabbed the dog.

Arenac County Undersheriff Don McIntyre said the incident was reported at 12:34 a.m. and upon deputies arriving at the scene, Gay allegedly told them she had stabbed the dog.

According to court documents, an 8-inch fillet knife was located underneath a couch in the home and seized as evidence.

Police reportedly followed a trail of blood and located the deceased dog outside with an apparent stab wound to the abdomen, court documents state.

Arenac County Animal Control was contacted to retrieve the deceased dog so it could be further examined.

Court documents state Gay submitted to a preliminary breath test at the scene and yielded a 0.257 blood alcohol level.

According to this chart, if we assume Diane Eland is 140 pounds, 3 drinks in one hour would put her at about .11 BAC, which is considered legally intoxicated. She had a .257, which means she had the equivalent of 9 drinks in her when police tested her. One drink equals a shot of liquor, 12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine so clearly she'd been drinking a lot.

Killing or torturing an animal is a felony charge with a maximum penalty of four years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. Gay is scheduled for a probable cause hearing Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. She is currently being lodged in the Arenac County Jail.

Note: Online records state that she is 69 years old (born in 1948) and also list the address as being in Shelby Township (the article mentioned Standish Township, Michigan).

Also, although you initially think this was domestic-related, there are a lot of unanswered questions. Did the dog attack her, unprovoked and she defended herself? A lot of times adult children move back to their parents' home and bring their dogs with them - and we've read plenty of stories where the elderly parent is attacked and/or killed by that dog. Was she abusing the dog? Was she drunk and got in a fight with her adult son and stabbed the dog in a rage? Like I said, lots of unanswered questions... but I'm guessing since they got a felony charge of Animal Cruelty, they believe the dog didn't do anything to her to warrant being stabbed to death.

McIntyre said people or families who feel they cannot adequately care for an animal should contact the Arenac County Animal Shelter.

“We have a second-to-none animal shelter that is almost 100 percent no-kill,” he said. “They find them new homes. That’s an option for folks who feel like they don’t have any options.”

(Arenac Independent - January 25, 2018 )

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Texas: Charles Price, 22, arrested, charged with Animal Cruelty

Full Name: Charles Zachary Price
Alias: Chuck Price, Charlie Price, Zack Price, Zach Price
Gender: Male
Race: White
Arrest Age: 22
Date: 01/27/2018
Arresting Agency: WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Location: Wichita County, Texas
Charge
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Texas: Angel Sargent, 33, arrested, charged with multiple counts of Animal Cruelty

Full Name: Angel Bright Sargent
Gender: Female
Race: White
Arrest Age: 33
Date: 01/27/2018
Time: 7:00 PM
Arresting Agency: WICHITA FALLS PD
Location: Wichita County, Texas
Total Bond: $5000
Charges
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#3 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#4 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#5 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#6 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#7 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#8 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#9 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#10 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#11 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#12 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#13 CRUELTY TO NON-LIVESTOCK ANIMALS
#14 SURETY OFF BOND/POSS CS PG 1 LT1G
BOND: $5000

United Kingdom: Man makes mistake of believing his friend's Pit Bull is friendly

UNITED KINGDOM -- Shelly Collins posted on Facebook January 26, 2018 ·

My son Adam Collins was attacked by a Pit bull / Staffordshire last week😢these are some of the injuries, horrendous, never mind mentally... Seen some of them for the first time... heartbreaking💔😭

He has half a cast on at the moment until full one in a few days... He has to endure a lot more surgery over the next 12 months... including trying to make him a new ear...

Has had a rod and several pins in his arm... He was extremely lucky (if you can call it that) that his Achilles heel wasn’t severed...

Please share as much as possible to let everyone know these types of dogs should be banned (even if only for people under the age of 40!) We are big dog lovers in our family, all of us, which is why my son sat down next to the dog to stroke it, when its tail was wagging, and just turned, not even growled, completely unprovoked...

This dog has to be destroyed, I am awaiting a call from the police to confirm once it’s happened...

This same dog also attacked the owner's 3 year old son (unbelievable) and he didn’t have the dog destroyed, which would have prevented any further tragedies... 💔

The owner actually started a petition saying "save an innocent dog"!!!!!!
Sorry these images are shocking...