10 puppies die from lack of sustenance
Lehighton, PA (US)

Incident Date: Saturday, Mar 31, 1990
County: Carbon

Disposition: Convicted

Defendant/Suspect: Derbe Eckhart

After 1988, Derbe Eckhart was fined for failing to provide sustenance to his 1-year-old dog, who had just had a litter of 14 puppies -- only four puppies survived.

No further information available at this time.

References

• The Morning Call - May 2006

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