Pet Bereavement Support Group

I READ THESE ARTICLES AND THEY SICKENED ME . I WANTED TO SHARE THEM BECAUSE EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW THE HORRIBLE ABUSE SOME ANIMALS ARE SUFFERING AND WE ALL NEED TO PUSH FOR STRICTER LAWS WHEN IT COMES TO ANIMAL ABUSE . THESE ARE NOT PEOPLE THEIR MONSTERS . LIZZY


Manhattan resident Sean Lynde, 36, for allegedly killing four cats and seriously injuring two others. The cats were owned by Lynde’s ex-girlfriend, Rachel Strate.

The crimes began last fall after Lynde moved into Strate’s Upper West Side apartment. On October 5, 2008, Strate’s 15-year-old cat, Cleo, was found dead behind a dryer with her mouth full of laundry detergent. A necropsy confirmed she also suffered head trauma, including a broken jaw and bleeding eye. A short time later, her 12-year-old cat named Zoe was found badly beaten, suffered extensive head trauma and had to be euthanized.

In November 2008, Strate adopted two three-month-old kittens, Willie and Betty. Later that month, she came home to discover Willie was unable to walk and returned him to his previous owner. On November 24, she came home to find Betty on the floor dead.

In December, Strate adopted two more kittens, Emo and Bonafide. Soon after his adoption, Emo suffered an unexplained broken paw and subsequently vanished. On January 23, Strate found Bonafide with a broken neck—he later slipped into a coma and died.

Lynde was indicted by a Manhattan Grand Jury on six counts of felony aggravated animal cruelty, seven counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, three counts of aggravated harassment, one count of criminal mischief, two counts of criminal contempt and one count of stalking. He pleaded not guilty and is currently out on $5,000 bail.

August 11th, 2009
Brooklyn resident Vincent Turzio, 43, was arrested by ASPCA Special Agent Kristi Adams for severely neglecting his 12-year-old German Shepherd, Bella.

On July 7, Special Agent Adams and Special Agent Debbie Koch responded to a complaint made by the Bay Ridge Animal Hospital about a dog brought in with questionable injuries.

Upon arrival, the veterinarian explained to the Agents that the dog had arrived in grave condition with no explanation from her owner. Covered in urine and feces, the dog was completely emaciated and too weak to stand on her own. She was also suffering from an open wound the size of a large grapefruit on the side of her hind leg. The wound was horribly infected, with blood, bone and tissue fully exposed. The vet estimated the dog had been in this condition for over a month.

Because of the severity of her condition, Bella was humanely euthanized. Turzio was charged with one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty. He faces up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

July 31, 2009
Brooklyn resident Fabian Henderson, 19, was arrested on July 31 by ASPCA Special Agent Peter Rivas for hurling his one-year-old Terrier mix, Oreo, from the roof of his Red Hook Housing Project building.

On June 18, the ASPCA received a complaint that an animal was being beaten. A few minutes later, HLE received two more calls from people reporting that a dog had been thrown off a six-story roof.

Upon arrival, ASPCA Agents found Oreo on the ground, badly broken, but alive. Agents immediately took her to the nearest animal clinic, where she received emergency care. As soon as she was stabilized, Oreo was transferred to the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital, where veterinarians treated her shattered legs, bruised lungs and severe internal bleeding. Surgery was also performed to reconstruct her front legs, using plates and screws.

On August 10, Henderson was indicted on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony, the lesser offense of animal cruelty, which is a misdemeanor as well as criminal trespass in the third degree. If convicted, he could face more than two years in jail. At his arraignment, Henderson pleaded not guilty.


June 3, 2009
Bronx resident Cheyenne Cherry, 17, was arrested by ASPCA Special Agents on June 3 for allegedly killing a two-month-old kitten by burning her to death in an oven.

Cherry admits to breaking into the home of an ex-roommate on May 6. She and an accomplice allegedly threw bleach on the walls, slashed furniture and stole various items. Before leaving, Cherry put the victim's kitten, Tiger Lily, into the hot oven.

Police arrived on scene to investigate smoke complaints and found Tiger Lily’s body. Her remains were taken to ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital, where veterinarians performed a necropsy to determine the sex of the badly burned kitten.

In addition to cruelty to animals, Cherry was charged with multiple counts of burglary, arson and criminal mischief. Under New York State law, Cherry is considered an adult and faces more than 10 years in prison if convicted of all charges.
Posted on 09/25/09, 12:09 pm