Pet-Abuse.Com: Recent Animal Abuse Case Updates

Dog-fighting - 5 indicted on federal charges* - updated Jul 8, 2009 : East Saint Louis, IL (US)

Posted: 08 Jul 2009 07:18 PM PDT

According to the charges, the 5 defendants organized dog fights in East St. Louis and Washington Park, charging spectators $20 apiece for admission. About 40 ...

Dog-fighting - more than 150 dogs seized* - updated Jul 8, 2009 : Eldon, MO (US)

Posted: 08 Jul 2009 03:44 PM PDT

Federal investigators reportedely raided the home of Eldon resident Jack Ruppel, 35, early Wednesday morning. FBI agents, members of Missouri's Highway Patrol, U.S.D.A. and the Humane ...

Dog-fighting - 88 dogs seized in 2 states* - updated Jul 8, 2009 : Gilman City, MO (US)

Posted: 08 Jul 2009 03:20 PM PDT

A news release from the U.S. Attorney says 43-year-old Jill Makstaller of Perry, 32-year-old Zachary Connelly of Ogden, 51-year-old Kevin Tasler of Jefferson and 42-year-old ...

Dog-fighting - 88 dogs seized in 2 states* - updated Jul 8, 2009 : Gilman City, MO (US)

Posted: 08 Jul 2009 12:15 PM PDT

A news release from the U.S. Attorney says 43-year-old Jill Makstaller of Perry, 32-year-old Zachary Connelly of Ogden, 51-year-old Kevin Tasler of Jefferson and 42-year-old ...

3 dogs found dead, one partially consumed* - updated Jul 7, 2009 : McNeill, MS (US)

Posted: 07 Jul 2009 02:56 PM PDT

The woman who has been charged with seven counts of animal cruelty said she left her dogs in a friend's care. Alicia Goynes, 33 of McNeill, ...