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Case ID: 11174

Classification: Neglect / Abandonment

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Emaciated dog living in filthy kennel
Ashtabula, OH (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Apr 2, 2007
County: Ashtabula

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Dismissed (Conditional)

Person of Interest: Herdy Christian, IV

Case Updates: 3 update(s) available

A Rottweiler described as "skin and bones" was picked up April 2 morning in the Ohio Avenue neighborhood, according to an Ashtabula Police Department report.

The dog got loose from it's kennel at 10:50 a.m., the report said.

Animal Control officer Bob Cevera captured the dog, and when he went to return it to it's kennel, he discovered a kennel covered with dog feces, the report said.

Cevera photographed the dog, which was laden with feces and sores, the report said.

The dog's owner is Herdy Christian IV, of 907 Ohio Ave., who faces charges of dogs at large and neglect, police said.

Cevera took the dog to the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League in Kingsville Township. On Friday, he transported another one of Christian's dogs to the APL, the report said.

"There are no more dogs at the residence," Cevera said in the report.

In May 2005, Christian was found guilty of dogs at large, according to Municipal Court records. He also has been found guilty of numerous traffic offenses during the past few years, records show.

The APL, at 5970 Green Road in Kingsville, is open 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays but closed on Wednesdays. For more information, call (440) 224-1222.

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According to court records, Herdy Christian pled guilty to having a dog at large, unlicensed dogs, and a nuisance violation on August 28, 2007. The animal cruelty charge was dismissed as part of a plea bargain. Christian was fined a total of $170.00 for the offenses. Court records do not indicate that he was given any jail time or probation, and he is not prohibited from owning animals in the future. The animals involved in the case were surrendered to the humane society, however.

Source: Ashtabula Municipal Court
Update posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 2:41PM

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Herdy Christian IV was arraigned in Ashtabula Municipal Court on April 17. According to records, he faces charges of cruelty to animals, dogs at large, no dog license and nuisance control.

The charges are the result of an incident on April 2, when animal control officers transported an emaciated Rottweiler to the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League in Kingsville Township. A week earlier, officers reportedly transported another one of Christian's dogs to the APL.

Christian will appear in court next on August 28, 2007 at 10:45 a.m.

Source: Ashtabula Municipal Court # 07-CRB-00499
Update posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 11:15PM

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The owner of a Rottweiller picked up last week by the city's animal control officer said Thursday that he made a mistake.

Animal Control officer Bob Cevera captured the dog April 2, which he described as "skin and bones," the police report said. When Cevera returned to the dog's kennel, he saw it was covered with dog feces, the report said.

Consequently, Herdy Christian IV, of 907 Ohio Ave., faces charges of cruelty to animals, dogs at large, no dog license and nuisance control, records show.

"I have people riding past my house with my two young daughters outside yelling stuff at me," he said. "I am sorry for what happened."

Christian said he was in the process of fixing the situation when the dog got loose.

"I am not a saint, but I'm not Satan either," he said. "I am someone who made a mistake."

Cevera transported the dog to the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League in Kingsville Township. A week earlier, he transported another one of Christian's dogs to the APL, the report said.

"There are no more dogs at the residence," Cevera said in the report.

Christian will be arraigned April 17 in Municipal Court, records show.

In May 2005, Christian was found guilty of dogs at large, according to Municipal Court records.

Source: Star-Beacon - April 8, 2007
Update posted on Apr 11, 2007 - 4:04PM

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