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Case ID: 16447

Classification: Neglect / Abandonment

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Prosecutor(s):	Tara Molnar
Defense(s):	Hayley Cheng
Judge(s):	Alvin Nishimura

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Case #16447 Rating: 2.0 out of 5

Dogs starved, 7 seized
Aiea, HI (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Dec 22, 2008
County: Honolulu

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
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Defendant/Suspect: Lira Ikeda

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

The Hawaiian Humane Society rescued 7 dogs from a Crosspointe rental unit near the Stadium in December 2008 after receiving reports of a strong odor and incessant barking.

The dogs were left unattended for a long period of time (possibly several weeks) without food, water and starving -- nearly dead, living in their own filth.

The Hawaiian Humane Society obtained custody of the animals from the dog owner, an inmate in HCC who had left his girlfriend/friend as caregiver.

The dogs were immediately transported to the Humane Society for a medical evaluation. They were later rehabilitated in foster care. The owner surrendered all 7 dogs to the Humane Society and we found new homes for all.

Absentee caregiver Lira Ikeda was charged with 7 counts of animal cruelty in December 2008. She failed to appear in court several times, had a bench warrant out for her arrest. It was only when her mug shot was posted on the Honolulu Crimestoppers Website under the Animal Crimestoppers division was she found and arrested within 24 hours.

She is scheduled to go to trial on July 28, 2010 at the Pearl City Courthouse at 9:30 am. Citation number 165224DL.

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