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Case #10222 Rating: 3.3 out of 5
Dog beaten, duct tape around jaw
Los Angeles, CA (US)Incident Date: Monday, Jul 31, 2006
County: Los Angeles
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Isaak Gowhari
Case Updates: 3 update(s) available
The Los Angeles City Attorney's Animal Protection Unit obtained a warrant on Nov 29 for the arrest of a Sherman Oaks man accused of beating his dog.
Isaak Gowhari, 33, is charged with two counts of animal cruelty following an investigation by the Los Angeles Animal Cruelty Task Force and the Los Angeles County Animal Control Agency, the City Attorney's Office reported.
Last August, Gowhari allegedly attempted to give his Doberman Pinscher, which was limping and had duct tape wrapped tightly around its jaw, to an Agoura shelter, prosecutors said.
Gowhari initially claimed the animal was vicious. But after questioning by an Agoura animal control officer, he allegedly admitted striking the female dog several times.
A medical examination revealed that the animal had untreated broken ribs and other injuries, and the dog was treated and subsequently placed in a foster home, where she appeared to be playful and showed no signs of aggression, according to the City Attorney's Office.
If convicted, Gowhari faces up to a year in jail on each charge and up to $50,000 in penalties.
Case UpdatesA man has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges after bringing a 7-month-old Doberman puppy with broken ribs and leg injuries to a shelter and telling the workers there that his hands hurt from hitting her.
Isaak Gowhari, 34, was sentenced Thursday to 45 days in county jail after entering his plea to the misdemeanor counts. The judge also barred Gowhari from owning an animal for three years.
Authorities said Gowhari came under investigation after he gave Gracie, the puppy, to an animal shelter.
"Gowhari told the animal shelter workers that he was surrendering the dog because his hands hurt from hitting the animal," said animal control Officer Ernesto Poblano.
Photos seized by investigators showed Gracie's snout taped shut and her legs bandaged.
"At times, Gowhari did get Gracie medical care for the injuries he inflicted, but he apparently did not follow up on treatments and the injuries became aggravated and did not heal," Poblano said.
Gracie recovered from her injuries and has since been adopted. | Source: Comcast News - April 7, 2007
Update posted on Apr 7, 2007 - 5:20PM |
| The trial for Isaak Gowhari has been postponed to April 3, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the Van Nuys Courthouse, located at 14400 Erwin Street, Van Nuys, CA 91401. | Source: Case # 6PY06837
Update posted on Mar 4, 2007 - 3:22PM |
| Isaak Gowhari, charged with two counts of animal cruelty, is scheduled for trial on February 22, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. The charges stem from August of 2006, when Gowhari allegedly attempted to give his Doberman Pinscher to an Agoura shelter. The dog was limping and had duct tape wrapped tightly around its jaw, according to prosecutors. Gowhari initially claimed the animal was vicious, but later allegedly admitted striking the female dog several times. The dog was treated and placed in a foster home, where she reportedly appeared playful and showed no signs of aggression. | Source: Case # 6PY06837
Update posted on Feb 20, 2007 - 10:29PM |
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