Case Details

Rescue neglect
Chesapeake, VA (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2005
County: Chesapeake City
Local Map: available
Disposition: Convicted

Abuser/Suspect: Lynda Houck

Case ID: 5207
Classification: Neglect / Abandonment
Animal: dog (non pit-bull)
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On May 25, 2005 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Lynda Houck of Battlefield Avenue, owner of the rescue group "Diamonds in the Ruff" was found guilty in criminal court of "failure to provide adequate care" under the state code 3.1-796.68.

The code states that an owner/custodian must provide adequate food, water and veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering, impairment of health, and disease transmission for animals in their care.

The adoption contract for the rescue group clearly states that the animals "get all vetting done" and that they are "fully vetted" before they are adopting. The animals in question lived in Houck's for approximately 4 months.  The animals had no records showing any current vaccinations, ever being wormed, or examination by any veterinarian.

When this animal was adopted, it was thoroughly examined by a veterinarian in Virginia Beach.  The veterinarian's report stated that this animal "revealed a poor body condition, with the pet being significantly underweight," "hair coat was also of poor quality with no luster or sheen." "The fecal examination revealed hookworms and the snap test revealed heartworm disease."

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Virginia Beach Court Docket #GC0505767-00

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