Animal Abuse in Connecticut
BERLIN -- A 19-year-old Newington woman and two of her friends are facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly torturing her roommate's cat at Silver Lake in February.
Jill Mazurek, 19, of 38 Harding Ave., Newington, was arrested Friday for cruelty to animals and conspiracy to commit criminal trespass in the third degree. According to reports that The Herald viewed Thursday, the woman was angry with her roommate and took one of her two cats which she subsequently subjected to a vicious attack while two male friends watched.
She reportedly shaved the cat and then wrote on its body with a magic marker. She then took the animal to Silver Lake where she beat it with a log. She then threw the animal in the lake several times, but the cat swam back to shore.
She allegedly proceeded to beat the cat with a log again and grabbed it by the tail and smashed it against some rocks until it bled from its eyes and nose. She then stuck its headand began hitting the cat with beer bottles until it stopped making noise and she presumed it was dead. She poked it to make sure it was dead and then she threw the cat between some rocks and a Porto potty.
Michael Pajak, 19, of 154 Webster Court, Newington and Michael Oziomek, 19, of 22 Longview Drive, Newington were also arrested. Both men were charged with the same charges as Mazurek, but Mazurek's bond was set at $10,000, while Pajak's bond was set at $7,500 and Oziomek at $5,000. Police reports state that both Pajak and Oziomek watched as Mazurek assaulted the cat. Police refused comment as all affidavits were sealed by the court.
The police report states that the area was searched in mid-April, but the cat was never found. Officials say when confronted, the woman signed a sworn statement admitting to the incident, but felt she had done nothing wrong. According to animal control officer Jan Lund, this is the worst case of animal abuse in Berlin in many years.
I'm sorry this story is so graphic but at least you can see what this poor baby suffered. This %$@#*'s arraignment is on Thursday and there will be quite a crowd going to make sure she gets the maximum punishment. I will let you know the outcome. At least Adonis's death will not have been in vain.
The sad part about it is this girl ADMITTED doing it and signed a sworn written statement. Talk about stupid. I hope the b*&$# fries. :mad: :mad: :mad:
Donna
We have them here in Canada, too..
"Trucker in Mississauga throws 10-year-old dog from cab window
WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE, Ont. (4 April, 2002) The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) is alerting the public to a case of animal cruelty that occurred Monday night, April 1, in Mississauga when a person reportedly threw a dog out of a tractor-trailer.
According to an eyewitness who informed the Ontario SPCA, a person travelling on Carrier Drive at about 9:50 p.m., April 1 near the junction of Highway 27 and Albion Road threw the dog out of a white tractor-trailer.
The informant rushed to the aid of the dog and brought the animal to a security gatehouse in the area. Ontario SPCA Agent Robert Tamblyn handled the case. The approximately 10-year-old Maltese-Poodle cross received initial veterinary care and surgery at an emergency animal clinic in Willowdale. The dog is now in the custody of the Ontario SPCA, receiving further veterinary care and assessment at the Whitchurch-Stouffville-based Ontario SPCA Centre.
Any member of the public who can provide any information concerning this incident is asked to call the Ontario SPCA toll-free at: 1-888-ONT-SPCA. All calls are confidential.
Society calls on the public to contribute to PAIN Fund
The dog suffers from a broken pelvis, numerous contusions and possible head trauma. It is also having great difficulty breathing."
.. but the good news is....
"WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE, Ont. (3 May, 2002) - The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) is happy to announce that "Felix," the dog thrown from a tractor-trailer in the Highway 27-Albion Road area April 1, is reunited with his owner.
Theresa Gauci of Malton, Ont. saw media coverage of the April 1 dog-throwing incident in Mississauga and identified the five-year-old Maltese-Poodle cross as her dog, which had gone missing from her backyard March 31. She and her daughter Stacey are now reunited with "Felix," who also went home to his parents, 11-year-old "Snowy" and 10-year-old "Tiffany."
Blood match confirmed parentage
After having received the call from Ms. Gauci, the Ontario SPCA interviewed the woman and carefully assessed her claim as being the owner. Blood samples of both "Felix" and his parents confirmed parentage.
Society grateful for donations
"We're very pleased that Felix is reunited with his family," says Vicky Earle, CEO of the Society. "We are most grateful to the members of the public who donated money to help us offset the costs of veterinary care and boarding for this dog." The Society cared for Felix at the Whitchurch-Stouffville-based Ontario SPCA Centre for a broken pelvis, numerous contusions, head trauma and difficulty in breathing. The costs exceeded $3,000.
Reward money available
Reward money in the amount of $5,000, generously donated to give to the individual providing information about the dog-throwing incident that would lead to an arrest and conviction, is still available."
http://www.ospca.on.ca/libr_pr_2002_mar25.html
http://www.ospca.on.ca/libr_pr_2002_feb28.html
http://www.ospca.on.ca/libr_pr_2002_feb27_pupmill.html
Read this one ONLY if you have a strong stomach, I am VERY serious...
http://www.ospca.on.ca/libr_pr_2002_apr18.html
At least Canada is doing something about it...
