Dog left outside to freeze Portland, ME (US) Incident Date: Sunday, Dec 31, 1995 County: Cumberland Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Abuser/Suspect: Patricia Thompson

Case ID: 3077 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in ME (US) Login to Watch this Case

Patricia Thompson was convicted of animal cruelty when her German Shepherd was found frozen to the ground outside her home in January 1996. The dog's injuries were so severe it had to be euthanized by animal control officials.

Thompson was sentenced to 120 days in jail, but a judge suspended all but four days. She was ordered to get counseling and was forbidden from possessing any pets. Thompson also paid a fine of $400.

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Associated Press - Oct 28, 1998

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