Dogs Thrown From Vehicle On New York Highway, Police Say

The two beagle mixes are recovering after being rescued by a state trooper and a truck driver who said he witnessed the horrific scene.

By Nina Golgowski 

Two beagle mixes are recovering after authorities said they were tossed from a moving vehicle onto a New York highway, igniting a search for the culprits.

A man driving a tractor-trailer said he was traveling along Interstate 81 in Cortland County around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday when he saw the dogs tossed from an SUV’s back window in the southbound lane, according to the New York State Police.

The truck driver, whom police identified only as Adam, said he immediately hit the brakes and parked his vehicle on the side of the road to help. A passing state trooper assisted after spotting the trucker’s abandoned vehicle and then the two dogs, one of which was described as seriously injured.

“[Adam] seemed to be very angry that somebody could do such a despicable act to dogs,” police spokeswoman Trooper Aga Dembinska told WBNG 12 News.

The dogs, since named Adam and Trooper after their heroes, were taken to the Broome County Humane Society in Binghamton for treatment. Trooper, who suffered the worst injuries of the two, had one of his legs amputated. Adam suffered only a few abrasions, the Humane Society said.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, the Humane Society described Trooper as “alert” and “determined” to get well.

“He was very alert and mobile this evening. He was moving on 3 legs!” the organization shared. “Although a bit unsteady, and only moving a short distance, it is very obvious that he is determined.”

An earlier Facebook update showed photos of Adam also in good spirits while donning a Santa hat and a Snoopy bandana.

The person or people responsible for the dogs’ injuries remain wanted by police. The vehicle involved is believed to be an older, dark blue Dodge Durango. It was described by the responding trucker as very dirty and with rust along the hatch near the bumper area, police said.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the New York State Police Department at (607) 749-1614. Those wanting to help Trooper and Adam’s recovery can donate to the Broome County Humane Society.

‘Deplorable And Inhumane’: Police Find 44 Dead Dogs In Woman’s Freezer

Detectives health department officials also discovered more than 100 dogs living in inhumane conditions.

By David Barden 

 

A New Jersey woman has been charged with animal cruelty after 44 deceased dogs were discovered stored in freezers throughout her home.

State police allege Donna Roberts, 65, also kept 130 living dogs in “deplorable and inhumane conditions in and around her home,” according to a statement posted to Facebook.

Detectives and officials from the Burlington County Health Department visited Roberts’ home on Tuesday to carry out an inspection. Once there, they “observed evidence of animal cruelty inflicted upon various breeds of dogs on the property.”

The odor of animal feces and ammonia permeated the inside of the home, which caused several of the responders to experience dizziness and nausea, the statement said.

While the demise of the deceased dogs remains under investigation, New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan said the other dogs at the property were also kept in terrible living conditions.

“Troopers take an oath to protect and safeguard life, including the lives and well-being of pets, which can be vulnerable to abuse,” Callahan said.

Roberts was released from police custody with a pending court date.

71 Beagles Rescued From Home In Pennsylvania

“He didn’t even know how many dogs he had,” a humane society police officer said.

 By Carla Baranauckas

An animal shelter in Allentown, Pennsylvania was inundated with beagles on Sunday after 71 dogs were removed from a rural home where they were reportedly living in deplorable conditions.

The Lehigh County Humane Society is caring for the beagles, many of whom were in poor health and underweight, the Allentown Morning Call reported. The dogs won’t be put up for adoption until after they’ve all been assessed.

Mary Shafer, the humane society’s executive director, said the dogs initially belonged to the homeowner’s female companion, per The Associated Press. The woman, who died in September, had been breeding, kenneling and selling beagles without a license. She had also been acting as a beagle rescue.

Barbara Morgan, the humane society police officer for Lehigh and Northampton counties, said she expects to file charges against the owner of the home where the animals were found. 

“It had gotten out of hand for sure. He didn’t even know how many dogs he had,” Morgan told the Morning Call. She did not identify the homeowner.

Information about the beagles’ availability for adoption will be posted online in the coming days. On its Facebook page, the shelter requested donations of wet food, towels, sheets and leashes.

“It is beagle-mania here right now,” Morgan said.