Dog neglected
Crowley, LA (US)Incident Date: Sunday, Aug 20, 2006
County: Acadia
Disposition: Alleged
Abuser names unreleased
A local resident reported the situation of a dog that was allegedly starving, thirsty and trapped in a small kennel. The anonymous caller said that she heard constant barking coming from a neighbor's yard before finally realizing that the animal was not being cared for.
The woman contacted the Humane Society of Louisiana, based out of New Orleans, where she found help from Jeff Dorsan, the Regional Director of the H.S.L. He responded immediately and arrangements were made to rescue the animal and give it the proper medical attention needed to revive the dog.
The dog was first taken to the city pound and later brought to Crowley Veterinarian Hospital under the direction of Dr. Don P Meyer, where he is receiving medical attention, courtesy of the Human Society of Louisiana.
The loveable K-9 is, however, in need of a loving home. He will be placed in a state shelter unless someone adopts him.
Animal neglect is a crime. There are two divisions of animal criminal acts. The first is a misdemeanor and is named as simple cruelty. The neglect is to not provide proper shelter, water, food and medical care for an animal. If found guilty, one can be charged as much as $1 thousand, serve six months in jail and 40 hours of community service.
The second division is a felony and is called aggravated cruelty. According to Dorsan, Louisiana have the stiffest laws for felony charges against convicted criminals. Fines can reach up to $25 thousand and one can face serving one to 10 years in prison. References
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