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Dog strangulation case appears difficult to prove Play Video
June 1, 2012 12:31 AM
The Humane Society believed a local soldier when he told their investigator that he strangling his dog to death along with a stray in the neighborhood. However, SPC Brian Jones, 28, now says he is falsely accused. According to the arrest warrant , Jones admitted to strangling a three... more » -
UPDATE: abuse suspect denies strangling charge Play Video
May 31, 2012 7:45 PM
We're getting very different accounts of an alleged animal abuse case involving a Fort Carson Soldier. Animal welfare officers say 28 year-old Brian Jones admitted to strangled two dogs to relieve homicidal urges. However, he says it never happened. Specialist Jones was formally charged with one count of Cruelty... more » -
Abuse suspect received probation in two previous cases Play Video
January 10, 2012 7:57 PM
The Pueblo County woman who had more than 60 animals taken from her property has a history of animal abuse. Valeria Harris, 55, has pleaded guilty on two previous occasions for animal cruelty, but this latest case is certainly the largest. Investigators reported not finding any food or water... more » -
Humane Society still looking for whoever threw puppy out of SUV
February 7, 2011 6:24 PM
Whoever tossed a puppy out of an SUV in a Colorado Springs convenience store parking lot remains at-large despite tens of thousands of YouTube views of the incident. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) posted the video Friday afternoon. As of Monday afternoon, it had been... more » -
2 pigs attacked at Colorado Springs farm
April 6, 2010 10:50 AM
Two pigs were tied up and beaten at a foundation-owned farm in southwest Colorado Springs, and farm operators say one may have to be euthanized. Venetucci Farm manager Patrick Hamilton says the pigs were attacked twice, on March 31 and again Monday. Hamilton says it appears the pigs were hit... more » -
Man accused of dog torture to plead guilty
March 28, 2010 12:28 PM
A man accused of dragging a stolen dog to its death in Colorado National Monument says he intends to plead guilty. An attorney for Steven Romero told a judge Thursday that Romero will plead guilty to aggravated animal cruelty. Prosecutors have not said whether they have reached a plea... more » -
Dog breeder punished after frozen puppies found
March 20, 2010 9:04 AM
A Loveland dog breeder has lost her license after state inspectors found that several puppies froze to death at her facility. The Colorado Department said this week that the license revocation means that dog breeder Storm Cloudin can't keep more than 15 dogs at her property south of Loveland called... more » -
Neglected dog happy after loosing ten pounds of matted hair
March 9, 2010 12:12 PM
A once pitiful pooch has persevered serious neglect, and is now on the road to a full recovery. Cocker spaniel "Maddie" was found covered in mud and hair in her owner's Hixon backyard. Penny Major is now charged with animal cruelty is banned from having pets for a year.... more » -
Animals could be added to protection orders
February 16, 2010 10:40 AM
Judges would be able to order suspected domestic abusers to keep away from family animals under a bill being considered by state lawmakers. The measure is set to have its first hearing at the Capitol on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Linda Newell of Littleton says domestic abusers can harm or threaten... more » -
71 year old arrested in dog abuse case
January 18, 2010 7:43 PM
A 71 year old woman was arrested on Friday after pulling a rifle on a sheriff's deputy whom she thought was attempting to take away her dogs. Norma Scott faces charges of assault on a peace officer and obstruction of a peace officer. On Friday, the deputy was sent... more »
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