On July 27, the San Diego Union Tribune published a wonderful article on our animal protection efforts, and just a day later, we received a certificate of recognition from the California State Assembly.

I think back to early 2002, sitting in the office of Capt. Ken Beauregard, who was the head of San Diego Humane Law Enforcement at the time, explaining this idea I had, and asking for his support.

For those of you who have not met Capt. Beau in person, he's a large man - over 6 feet tall, and quite imposing to someone of my stature (a meager 5 feet). I recall being quite nervous while looking up at him from my chair.

I thought to myself "What am I doing? I don't belong here! Have I lost my mind?" Perhaps I had, but Capt. Beau gave me (and my crazy idea) a shot - a fact that helped shape our future probably more than he realizes.

I would like to take a moment to step back from the cruelty cases and extend a heartfelt thank you to those individuals who have helped us get where we are. There are too many to name, but every single person who has reached out to us has had a profound impact on our course.

It has been an extraordinary journey for me - painful at times, but so rewarding, and I am honored to walk among you and consider you colleagues and friends. I look forward to the things we will continue accomplish together in the years to come.

That said, I now return you to your normally scheduled newsletter...

In our continuing efforts to make animal cruelty case information easily accessible, and to learn more about patterns and profiles of animal cruelty crimes, we have introduced four new searchable fields to the animal abuse database.

It is our hope that these new fields will be able to provide us additional information over time.

• Whether or not there was also child or elder neglect
• Third abuse classification (for cases where multiple types of cruelty occurred)
• Whether or not drugs or alcohol were involved
• Whether or not the animal was bound or tied

Rimrock, AZ - Cockfighting: July 31, 2005
Authorities are investigating an alleged cockfighting operation in the Yavapai County community of Rimrock. Sheriff's ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5237/

Miramar, FL - Puppy thrown off balcony: July 31, 2005
Police arrested a Miramar man after they said he threw a 2-month-old black Labrador puppy ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5228/

Gainesville, GA - Pit-bull shot to death: July 29, 2005
A Hall County man was charged with cruelty to animals and reckless conduct for allegedly ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5234/

Andover, NH - Hoarding - over a dozen dogs, 3 shot: July 29, 2005
A 69-year-old Andover man faces 14 charges of animal cruelty after police and animal shelter ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5221/

Spring Lake, NJ - Neglect of 9 exotic tortoises: July 29, 2005
Authorities rescued nine exotic tortoises on July 29 from a Jersey Avenue back yard, and ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5220/

Bridgeton, NJ - Dog and 7 puppies abandoned in home, puppies die: July 28, 2005
City police and animal control discovered seven dead puppies inside a vacant East Commerce Street ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5233/

Boston, MA - Dogs poisoned in park: July 28, 2005
The person who mixed a lethal snack of pet food and rat poison, then planted ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5212/

Palmer, MA - Geese intentionally run over, killed: July 28, 2005
Police are investigating a combination road rage- animal cruelty incident. Motorists on a street in Palmer ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5211/

South Delsea, NJ - Dead dogs dumped at roadside, breeder charged: July 28, 2005
A South Delsea Drive woman was charged with animal cruelty offenses on July 28 after ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5210/

Bethlehem, PA - Dog found dead in shed: July 27, 2005
A dog found dead in a locked shed on Bethlehem Housing Authority property on July ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5218/

Pueblo, CO - 8-week old puppy burned, left by dumpster: July 27, 2005
A puppy that is only about 8 weeks old was found abused and abandoned next ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5209/

Pittsboro, NC - Horse neglect - 1 seized, 1 died: July 27, 2005
A defendant waiting in court for a hearing on animal cruelty charges was charged with ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5200/

Comfort, TX - Hoarding - 212 cats at boarding kennel: July 27, 2005
The SPCA of Texas, headquartered in Dallas, in conjunction with the Kendall County Attorney's Office ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5198/

Auburndale, FL - Neglect - 17 dogs: July 26, 2005
An Auburndale man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after 17 dogs were found at ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5231/

Belvidere, NJ - Hoarding - 60 cats abandoned: July 26, 2005
As many as 60 flea-infested cats and kittens were left alone inside a home in ...
http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/5215/

Thank you for your ongoing support - without you, the work we do would not be possible. As always, please feel free to crosspost this newsletter and forward it on to other animal advocates that may be interested.