Dogs neglected
New Plymouth, ID (US)Incident Date: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008
County: Gem
Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Case Images: 2 files available
Defendant/Suspect: John Pascale
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
The Idaho Humane Society is investigating the alleged negligent housing of five dogs.
Officials say the dogs were confined inside a small camping trailer in a rural location in Gem County. A veterinarian and IHS staff removed the dogs from extremely unsanitary conditions, they said on Friday, March 21, 2008.
The dogs, all of hound breeds or mixes, were transported to IHS where they were evaluated and treated and will remain under IHS care.
IHS says Gem County is continuing its investigation and that the owner, who's name is not available, has been charged with five counts of animal neglect and five counts of animal cruelty.
Officials say the dogs were also discovered in late January to be chained outside in freezing conditions in New Plymouth.
Case UpdatesFive dogs previously rescued by the Idaho Humane Society in Gem County were ordered to be forfeited to the Idaho Humane Society, officials say.
They will now be adopted by the Idaho Humane Society to new owners. The owner of the dogs, John Pascale, pled guilty to two misdemeanor counts of Cruelty to Animals. A separate sentencing hearing will be conducted at a future date, however the defendant agreed to attend an animal care class held by the Idaho Humane Society and to undergo a psychological evaluation prior to the sentencing hearing.
The dogs had been seized March 21 by the Gem County Sheriff's Department, when it was discovered that the animals were being kept in confinement in extremely unsanitary conditions. Staff from the Idaho Humane Society assisted the Sheriff's Department at the scene, removing the dogs, all of which are Walker hound or other hound breed mixes, and they were transported to the Idaho Humane Society's shelter in Boise where they remained in protective custody.
On Jan. 24, the same dogs were discovered in New Plymouth chained outside in freezing conditions.The Payette County Sheriff's Department responded to the complaints of witnesses that alleged the dogs were suffering from starvation, wounds and frozen limbs due to exposure. Subsequently, the dogs were transported out of Payette County and into Gem County.
Cruelty to animals, and neglect of animals, are misdemeanor offenses in Idaho, punishable with up to 6 months in jail and fines of up to $5,000.
Additionally, the Idaho Humane Society maintains a toll free animal cruelty and neglect hot line to receive reports of suspected animal cruelty, neglect or animal fighting from citizens throughout the region, the number is 1-866-430-9432. | Source: KBCI - April 18, 2008
Update posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 12:59PM |
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