Case Details

Nine newborn puppies buried alive
Fort Lauderdale, FL (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Mar 31, 1995
County: Broward
Local Map: available
Disposition: Convicted

Abuser/Suspect: Robert E Homrighous

Case ID: 6036
Classification: Choking / Strangulation / Suffocation
Animal: dog (non pit-bull)
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In April 1995, Robert Homrighous of Fort Lauderdale Florida was sent to jail and fined $1000 for burying alive nine newborn puppies. In addition, Homrighous was ordered to undergo psychological evaluation and to stay away from cats and dogs for five years.

Witnesses told the court that Homrighous had tied up the mother dog, Sheba, after she�d given birth, put the puppies in a bag, and then buried them in his backyard. Sheba, however, had torn free and desperately had begun to dig up her babies. Neighbors, hearing the cries of the dog, came to the rescue. Three of the puppies died; the rest, along with Sheba, were adopted. For his part, Homrighous pleaded no contest to the judgment. His only statement was that the animals were his property and he had a right to do what he wanted with them.

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