 Tethered dog emaciated, frozen to death in yard
Dennison, OH (US)Incident Date: Sunday, Feb 11, 2007
County: Tuscarawas
Local Map: available
Disposition: Convicted
Charges: Misdemeanor
Abuser/Suspect: Gil D. Gaynesbloom
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available |
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Gil Gaynesbloom of Dennison will spend 10 days in Tuscarawas County jail for allowing one of his dogs to freeze to death in February.
According to reports, Officers were called to Gaynesbloom�s home on Fabruary 11, 2007, after a concerned citizen reported a dog was tied outside and not being taken care of. Assistant County Dog Warden Terry Warner found the emaciated hound frozen to death outside its dog house.
On March 29, 2007, Tuscarawas County Court Judge Brad Hillyer found Gaynesbloom guilty of one misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals.
Hillyer issued a 90-day jail term but suspended 80 days. Gaynesbloom must pay $578 in fines and court costs and serve a two-year period of probation. Gaynesbloom also must submit a letter of apology to be published in The Times-Reporter.
Hillyer allowed Gaynesbloom to keep his indoor dog, but said the dog warden will check frequently on the dog�s well-being. Gaynesbloom is prohibited from having any outdoor animals. Case UpdatesDefendant�s letter to the editor posted to the Times-Reporter on April 5, 2007:
To the Editor:
My family dog, Roxie, died a horrible death that my family and I are very remorseful and full of guilt about and very sorry it accidentally happened. If I would have been a better pet owner, I would have checked on Roxie the night she got tangled up on her chain, couldn�t make it back into her dog house and sadly froze to death. I swear to God, I would have untangled her. I regret I was not a more responsible pet owner.
I apologize to the community for distressing many people over Roxie�s terrible death. Those of you who know me know I would never hurt anything on purpose.
Please take care of your pets. Accidents can happen so quickly. Peace and love to all of you out there.
Gil Gaynesbloom,
Dennison
EDITOR�S NOTE: This is a court-ordered apology letter. The Times-Reporter is happy to oblige the court by printing it. | Source: Times-Reporter - Apr 5, 2007
Update posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 6:14PM |
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