Case Details

Needless killing of a living animal
Hopewell, NJ (US)

Date: Mar 13, 2004
Disposition: Convicted

Abuser/Suspect: Susan McKenny

Case ID: 5535
Classification: Other
Animal: dog (non pit-bull)
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Abuse was retaliation against animal's bad behavior
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McKenny reportedly took the dog named Baxter to the veterinarian to have him euthanized, stating that he "bit someone."

McKenny and the veterinarian made the decision to euthanize the dog.  This was in direct violation of the contractual commitment entered into by Ms. McKenny with the shelter from which she was in the process of adopting Baxter.  This adoption was not yet finalized because all contractual terms had not been satisfied, e.g., a home visit.  Ms. McKenny had begun the adoption process just one week earlier. 

During that week, the shelter president had  attempted to get the dog back.  Ms. McKenny refused, saying that the dog was fine with her.  She had a contractual obligation to return the dog to the shelter, but instead had him euthanized.

On November 30, 2004, Ms. McKenny pleaded guilty to "Needless killing of a living animal." She was fined $250.00 plus court cost of $33.00, and another charge was dropped.

References

Court docket #:ZZA 2004 4474

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