Officers reportedly arrived to find a mangy, severely emaciated German shepherd tethered to a tree in the backyard. Covered in sores and tick bites, the poor 60-pound animal was shedding fur from malnourishment, and most of his teeth had disappeared. Temple allegedly told police and Butler County Dog Wardens that the dog’s skeletal appearance was from summertime weight loss.
He reportedly said his dog was being kept in such conditions because "The dog is not a human." The pet, renamed Joseph from Toby in tribute to the biblical character left for dead by his brothers only to later become a leader, was taken in by the nonprofit PAWS Adoption Center. Staff, who have so far spent $1,200 covering the animal’s medical costs, said it was "the worst case of animal abuse" they had ever seen.
Temple was fined $25, but also faces charges of cruelty to a companion animal, having an unlicenced dog, and improper chaining or tethering. The maximum penalty for the cruelty charge, a misdemeanor, is said to be six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. He will reappear in court on Oct. 14. Volunteers at PAWS said Joseph is "doing better these days" and is expected to make a full recovery before being put up for adoption.
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9 comments:
I think the man needs a little jail time in which to learn more about humans, and how they regard a man who would abuse a dog that way.
Human beings treat their pets with respect, kindness and love. I guess he doesn't qualify.
It would be justice if the $1000 fine went to the shelter to help cover the dog's medical expenses, but I know better than to believe that will happen.
This is a misdemeanor? That poor dog has been treated like crap for four years and this guy may get a six-month sentence at the most? Unconscionable.
What kind of a mindless, lazy scrote would even bother with a $25 fine? That wouldn't even cover anyone's time. Either admit the law's a joke and let him be, or throw the book at him.
Disgrace! Agree with Ratz..what the ??? $ 25.00 big deal! The Judge really taught him a lesson *rolling eyes* Poor Darling Dog, looks like his Spirit is gone :( Praying he has years left to be spoiled rotten!
I hate the human race a little bit more each day.
"A dog is not a human," eh? Obviously, neither is he. Until we treat animals abusers with the same scorn and uniform rejection we dish out on racists, and garnish their money heavily, this will only continue, even in countries that claim to be leaders in the humane treatment of animals in general. Phuqer. People like him make hate my race too Tony M. Excuse me, I must go visit Hope For Paws as an antidote. --A.
*me --A.
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