Local Man Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty Charges After Dog Found to Be Severely ill Requiring Euthanization
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Local Man Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty Charges After Dog Found to Be Severely unwell Requiring Euthanization
REDBANK TWP., Pa. (EYT)– A regional man is encountering felony animal viciousness and relevant fees after his canine was found to be drastically ill which called for euthanization.
Court documents indicate 59-year-old Thomas A. Johnson, of Fairmount City, was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, originating from an occurrence that occurred earlier this year.
According to a criminal grievance, Humane Officer Deborah McAndrew received a message of problem on August 12 concerning a stray canine that had been turned right into Tri-County Animal Rescue Center in Shippenville.
Humane Officer McAndrew after that spoke with a well-known woman concerning the pet dog which had reportedly been living at a residence in Fairmount City, Redbank Township, Clarion County.
The well-known female verified that the pet belonged to Thomas Johnson and also was named Mario. The female likewise reported that in two to 3 years of possessing the pet, Johnson had actually never taken it to a vet, according to the problem.
When told the pet dog had actually been euthanized, the lady apparently stated the pet dog had actually “worsened” in the in 2015, however Johnson still had not spoken to a vet. She showed she told Johnson the dog “scented like death,” yet he still really did not seek clinical treatment for the canine, the grievance states.
Pictures of the dog when it was developed into the rescue showed that its hip bones showed up, it was missing out on the bulk of its fur, its abdominal area was sunken in, its nails were crinkling under its paws, as well as flea excrement was visible on its face, the grievance indicates.
Humane Officer McAndrew likewise talked to a number of eyewitnesses that all reportedly specified the canine looked extremely thin as well as had a rotten scent to its body.
Veterinary documents from the canine’s five-day healthcare facility stay prior to being humanely euthanized show it had 2 drastically contaminated ears, concerns with both eyes, flea problems, and also blood and also infectious product in its mouth, according to the issue.
Johnson has been charged with the complying with offenses:
— Aggravated Cruelty to Animals– Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death, Felony 3
— Neglect of Animals– Sustenance/Water, Misdemeanor 3
— Neglect of Animals– Vet Care, Summary
— Cruelty to Animals, Summary
He is presently free on $2,500.00 unprotected bond.
A preliminary hearing is set up for 9:45 a.m. on December 21 with Judge Miller presiding.
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