Dog starved to death Spavinaw, OK (US) Incident Date: Sunday, Mar 4, 2007 County: Mayes Local Map: available Disposition: Not Charged Case Images: 2 files available Person of Interest: Eric Miller

Case ID: 11011 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in OK (US) Login to Watch this Case

Reportedly tied to a fence post and denied food, water, and shelter for more than a month at a residence allegedly occupied by Eric Miller of Ross Street in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, a dog finally died on March 4, 2007, according to PETA complainants.

While PETA asked the authorities to open a criminal investigation into this dog�s alleged prolonged suffering and death, it appears that they have failed to do so. Other than a phone call from Spavinaw�s chief of police to the alleged abusers�during which, he tells PETA, the suspects spewed myriad excuses�PETA knows of no actions that have been taken to ensure at least a small measure of justice for this dog.

Oklahoma law, specifically OK ST T. 21 �1685, states that �[a]ny person who shall ... deprive any such animal of necessary food, drink, shelter, or veterinary care to prevent suffering; or who shall cause, procure or permit any such animal to be � deprived of necessary food, drink, shelter, or veterinary care to prevent suffering � shall be guilty of a felony �.�

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