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Case ID: 420
Classification: Neglect / Abandonment
Animal: cat, dog (non pit-bull)
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Case #420 Rating: 2.8 out of 5



Tuesday, Apr 30, 2002

County: Lackawanna

Disposition: Convicted

Defendant/Suspect: Christine Carver

Christine Carver of Scranton was found guilty before District Justice Kennedy for abandoning 2 dogs and 1 cat after she moved and left her pets behind in her apartment.

Humane officers responded after the landlord reported that his tenants had moved and left behind a chow mix, a terrier and an orange and white cat.

Carver was fined $200.00 plus court costs.

References

  • Lackawanna County PA District Court Records
  • Humane Society of Lackawanna County Records

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