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Case #8353 Rating: 4.3 out of 5
Dog found with multiple embedded collars
Millville, NJ (US)Incident Date: Tuesday, Feb 28, 2006
County: Cumberland
Disposition: Convicted
Case Images: 1 files available
Defendant/Suspect: Amber Burdsall
A mixed-breed dog, named Bear, who suffered severe sores from multiple collars embedded in his neck, has recuperated and relocated.
After about a month at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shelter, Bear has a home. He was officially adopted last week.
Bear's former owner, Amber Burdsall of Atkinson Drive in Millville, was found guilty in March 2006 of animal cruelty in Millville Municipal Court.
Three of the four charges, which focused on providing proper food, shelter and water, were dismissed.
Burdsall was found guilty of one animal cruelty charge, which focused on abuse. She was fined $250 and ordered to pay $33 in court costs. She also was ordered to pay the SPCA $281.22 restitution.
While noting the fine seemed particularly minor in light of the level of cruelty, SPCA cruelty investigator Monica Shaud pointed out the agency's focus is not monetary.
"We are never out to crucify anyone," Shaud said.
Instead, the SPCA prefers to stress education and cruelty prevention.
At this point, Shaud said, she believed the situation had resolved itself with the best possible ending.
"We got the dog out of a dangerous situation," she said. "Bear now has a better life."
Bear not only has a new family, but a canine companion as well, according to the SPCA. References« NJ State Animal Cruelty Map
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