2 dogs shot in the head Marlborough, NH (US) Incident Date: Friday, Jun 28, 2002 County: Cheshire Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Abusers/Suspects: » Bryan Goodell » Tony Bashaw - Alleged Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 441 Classification: Shooting Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in NH (US) Animal was offleash or loose Login to Watch this Case

Bryan Goodell, age 32 and Tony Bashaw age 20, have been charged with 1 count of misdemeanor cruelty to animals. The 2 Keene men reportedly shot the 2 Labrador-mix dogs in the head with Bashaw's rifle and left them in the woods to die.

Tasha and Cheyenne survived and recovered at the Monadnock Humane Society in Swanzey, NH. The men told the police they shot the dogs because Goodell was moving and couldn't take them with him and that the humane society wouldn't take them because they were full.

Lisa LaFontaine, the Executive Director of the Humane Society, stated that Goodell contacted her, and was told the shelter was full but the Goodell told her he could keep the dogs until the shelter had space. LaFontaine stated if she had known Goodell planned to shoot the dogs, she would have made sure they were somehow taken in immediately.

The two dogs were initially taken to Park Place Veterinary Hospital in Swanzey. Tasha was taken there after being found wandering on Route 101. Benjamin Schneider took Cheyenne there; a friend of Goodell's who notice the dog acting strangely. He was able to lure the dog over when he discovered she was shot.

The charge carries a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. They have been released on $500 personal recognizance. The arraignment is scheduled for July 23rd in Keen District Court.

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