20 cats and dogs seized, many euthanized
Camden, NJ (US)Incident Date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 1997
County: Camden
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged:
» Marie Pitner
» Victoria Pitner
Marie Pitner, 44, and her daughter, Victoria Pitner, 17, of Woodland Avenue had dozens of living cats and dogs seized from their home. There were carcasses of some dead animals removed also.
The Pitners were evaluated at a hospital after the animals were found in their home. Both Pitners were released Tuesday.
Animal activists issued a complaint after the more than 20 animals removed from the home some were euthanized almost immediately. They plan to file complaints with the city. The civil suit was still pending and some of the animals had been destroyed too quickly. Sixteen cats were taken to an animal shelter in Carneys Point, they were put to sleep.
Debbie Hamlin, manager of the Carneys Point SPCA shelter said the 16 cats were sick with skin diseases and hair loss. There wasn't any need to have them checked by a veterinarian before they were euthanized.
Six cats went to Pennsauken, they were flea dipped, cleaned and are available for adoption. The Pennsauken animal control officer spent several hours cleaning the cats. All six of them she said were very affectionate. When they were dropped off in Pennsauken, the officer told her they should be put to sleep.
Two puppies were taken in by veterinary students for rehabilitation.
Susan Fenton, Atlantic City SPCA said she didn't object to putting sick cats to sleep but planned to write to Camden Mayor Milton Milan to complain how the workers handled the animals.
Sy Goldberg, lieutenant with the state SPCA said he did not order the animals euthanized.
Fenton said, "There's absolutely no reason to handle those animals like that. I believe they should have had a decent day, or week or two." References- The Philadelphia Inquirer - Oct 9, 1997
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