A Shelby man was charged with felony animal cruelty after police said he hit his dog on the head causing severe brain injuries. Cleveland County Animal Control supervisor Trip Bowling told Channel 9’s Ken Lemon that this is,“One of the worst cases I’ve seen.” Video from WSOCTV.com.
YANCEYVILLE,N.C. – A Caswell County judge handed down the toughest sentence possible under Susie’s Law. This case was the first animal cruelty case to be heard since tougher penalties were put in place nearly a year ago. Supporters of the new law say the judges sentence is a step in the right direction. Read more —News 14 Carolina
Jimmy Lee Spears Jr.’s bond was raised from $5,000 to $75,000 as a result of a hearing Tuesday,in which District Attorney Wallace Bradsher called Spears’s alleged crimes “a total disregard to the sanctity of life.”
Spears,33,of 400 Parkway Drive,Yanceyville,was arrested Jan. 26 and charged with three felony counts of killing an animal by starvation after the bodies of three dogs were found Jan. 24,chained,huddled together in a dog house,starved to death.
RALEIGH — Even first-time offenders could face jail time in severe cases of animal cruelty under Susie’s Law,which goes into effect Wednesday. Read more
There will be a party Dec. 1st in Greensboro celebrating the law going into effect.
We talk to Representative Pricey Harrison (Guilford County). Primary sponsor of Susie’s Law house bill. She talks about pet overpopulation and why North Carolina has such weak animal welfare laws.
We talk to Representative Maggie Jeffus (Guilford County). Primary sponsor of Susie’s Law house bill. She talks about the power of animal advocates to pass laws. She needs our vote this election!
RALEIGH — Susie gave her stamp,or rather,paw print of approval to a law she inspired during a bill signing ceremony outside the N.C. Executive Mansion today.
The pit bull mix wore pearls and had her nails painted pink to place an inked up paw print beside Gov. Bev Perdue’s signature on a measure to increase the penalties for animal cruelty. Read more
Authors of ‘Susie’s Law’applaud Susie’s signing of the bill. (From left to Right:Rep. Pricey Harrison,Rep. Maggie Jeffus,Sen. Don Vaughan, Rep. Laura Wiley (behind Vaughan) and Gov. Bev Perdue)
Excited about ‘Susie’s Law’ratification by the North Carolina general assembly? Take a minute to write a personal message thanking your representatives for voting for it’s passage. Susie thanks you. Click here.
