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Long Island Man Charged with Animal Abandonment After Trapping Cat

LINDENHURST, N.Y. – A Long Island man is facing charges of animal abandonment after allegedly trapping a 17-year-old cat named Toby and leaving him near a marina in West Islip. According to Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk SPCA, the cat was eventually found by a Good Samaritan and reunited with its owner unharmed. Thomas Scaccia, 51, was arrested on Dec. 29, 2023, and charged with animal abandonment and petit larceny. He is scheduled to …

Dogs Found Living in Feces-Covered Kentucky Home After Owners’ Abandonment

Louisville, Kentucky – A horrific scene unfolded in a home in Louisville, Kentucky, where eight dogs were found living in deplorable conditions. Court records obtained by local news outlets depicted a house filled with feces and dirt, with a large hole clawed into the wall. The situation came to light after the dogs were discovered abandoned in the house, brimming with waste. Vallary Amato, a 52-year-old woman, was arrested after the distressing discovery. The dogs …

Baseball Icon’s Daughter Granted Suspended Sentence in Newborn Abandonment Case, Required to Continue Rehab Efforts

Manchester, NH – In a decision that underscores the complexities of mental health and legal consequences, Alexandra Eckersley, the adopted daughter of former major league pitcher Dennis Eckersley, will not serve jail time after being convicted on charges including child endangerment. This verdict stems from an incident in which she abandoned her newborn in a frigid New Hampshire forest last year. The ruling, issued by Superior Court Judge Amy Messer, comprised suspended sentences of 12 …

Metro Council and Animal Groups Convene to Tackle Terrifying Surge of Neglect and Abandonment of Animals in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Reports of animal neglect and abandonment have caused concern among members of the Metro Council, prompting them to address the issue of animal abuse in Nashville. Lavonne Redferrin, Founder of Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, described the distressing cases they encounter on a daily basis, including animals shot in the face, heartworm, Parvo, and burns. To address the rise in animal cruelty cases in Davidson County, a group of Metro Councilmembers, the Nashville …