Dogs found with muzzles taped shut, hog-tied West Haven, CT (US) Incident Date: Monday, Jan 31, 2000 County: New Haven Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Abuser/Suspect: John Artese

Case ID: 16 Classification: Mutilation/Torture Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in CT (US) Animal was bound Login to Watch this Case

Artese, age 34, of Washington Avenue had been charged with 3 counts of animal cruelty. The three dogs were found with their mouths taped closed. Two of the dogs, one a 5-month-old puppy were also hog-tied, making it impossible for them to walk or even stand.

Artese faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison and up to a $1000 fine.

In June 2000 Artese pleaded guilty to 2 counts of animal cruelty and received 2 concurrent sentences of one year in prison, suspended, and 2 years of probation.

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