The dogs, cats and rabbits that have temporary residence at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society enjoy comfortable winters thanks to heaters in each pet area. This year, the humane society will be able to offer a safe, abundant and secure energy source for the comfort of their animals.

The solar installation also means free energy and hot water to wash and dry the toys, blankets, and beds that provide comfort and enjoyment for the companion animals at RCHS. Solar heating harnesses the power of the sun to provide heat for hot water and space heating.

Hoarding - 19 dogs seized: Jun 28, 2005 - Campbell, TN
Campbell County Deputies found a man and 19 dogs ankle deep in filth inside a home with no water or electricity. The homeowner, Robert Sheets, faces 19 animal cruelty counts...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4942/

Dog shot to death: Jun 28, 2005 - San Antonio, TX
A dog was found shot to death in its own front yard on June 28. The owner heard the entire thing happen, near the corner of Goliad and Montrose, on...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4928/

Dog neglect - 3 seized, 1 found dead: Jun 27, 2005 - Ellisburg, NY
Two people in Jefferson County were arrested June 28, 2005 for leaving their dogs out in the heat without any water. Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff's arrested David and Emily Ashley...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4941/

Dog's paw cut off: Jun 27, 2005 - Tallmadge, IL
Police said someone cut the back-left paw off 5-year- old German Shepherd mix named Romeo. It was cut clean through the bone while he was leashed in his own back yard...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4930/

Hog-dog fighting: Jun 27, 2005 - Titusville, FL
Three men have been charged with animal cruelty and child neglect. Derrick Hamilton, 25, Philip Hair, 26, and 40-year-old Alonzo Hair were arrested in Titusville on June 27 for...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4924/

Can of soda thrown at dog: Jun 27, 2005 - Boston, MA
On June 27, a man in his 20's driving a Hummer threw a full can of coke at a basset-hound watchdog named Mollye, striking her in the back. Charges are...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4913/

Puppy shot with BB gun: Jun 26, 2005 - LaPorte, IN
A 68-year-old LaPorte man faces a possible charge of animal cruelty after allegedly shooting and injuring a puppy on the evening of June 26 when it walked onto his property...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4904/

Dog locked in hot truck, 95 degrees inside: Jun 24, 2005 - Elkhart, IN
An Elkhart man went to jail on June 24 after he left his dog locked in a pickup truck for more than an hour Friday afternoon in sweltering heat...

Cow killed with crossbow, dismembered: Jun 24, 2005 - Angola, IN
Two Steuben County men face theft charges after authorities said they went onto a farmer's property and killed a cow with a crossbow, then cut off its legs and other...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4925/

Puppy mill - dogs, cats, rabbits and birds seized: Jun 24, 2005 - Napanoch, NY
A Napanoch woman was charged June 24 by Ulster County Sheriff's deputies with nine counts of animal cruelty. Camille Fraracci, 59, has been charged with failing to provide shelter...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4914/

Dog's carcass found burned to the bone: Jun 24, 2005 - Lavington, NSW (AU)
The charred remains of a dog, possibly burnt alive, have been found near a smouldering garbage bin less than 5m from a childrens play area. The discovery was made by...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4911/

Hoarding - 37 counts of animal cruelty: Jun 24, 2005 - Roane, TN
Renee Harvey, the Director of Angel Wings Cat Sanctuary, faces 37 counts of cruelty to animals. She waived a formal reading of charges on June 27, 2005 in...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4896/

Kitten thrown against fence resulting in death: Jun 24, 2005 - Rialto, CA
A nineteen year old man allegedly picked up a kitten and smashed it against a fence several times, killing it. A young girl reportedly witnessed it. The man was booked...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4877/

Pit-bull stabbed to death: Jun 23, 2005 - Falls River, MA
Sonja Robinson's pit bull was stabbed in the chest with a butcher knife. Robinson's neighbor, Mark Baran, 48, was charged June 23 with animal cruelty. Baran told police...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4908/

Two cats poisoned to death: Jun 23, 2005 - Madison, WI
Myrtle Clara Maly, a 76-year-old Wisconsin woman, was arrested for poisoning her neighbor's cats after the animals came into her backyard and attacked some birds. Maly, charged with two felony...
http://www.pet- abuse.com/cases/4905/

United Animal Nations (UAN), North America's leading provider of emergency animal sheltering and disaster relief services and an advocate for the critical needs of animals, is honoring Pet-Abuse.Com for our efforts to educate the public about the seriousness of animal abuse.

United Animal Nations is presenting its annual Animals' Choice Award, which recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding commitment to help animals in need, to Alison Gianotto, founder of Pet-Abuse.com.

We are deeply moved by this honor, and we look forward to continuing to serve the animals and the animal advocate community.

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