NY - Man beats dog so severely it needs surgery

Steely Dan said:

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Niagara County Dog Needs a Hero
Anna Pawlaczyk 5 hrs ago

NIAGARA FALLS-A dog in Niagara Falls is in desperate need of surgery after being severely beaten, and the Niagara County SPCA needs help with the funding.

Authorities were called to the Townsend Place Apartments in Niagara Falls on Thursday night for a case of animal cruelty. A 3 month old pointer mix had been severely beaten with a wooden table leg.

The owner didn't have a name for the dog, but the SPCA has since named her Daisy.

According to the Niagara County SPCA, the dog needs extensive surgery or it will have to have its leg amputated.

The owner is set to appear in court on August 6, and they hope to have him charged under "Buster's Law," which makes intentional killing or maiming of a dog a felony, subject to jail time.

The SPCA is looking for any kind of financial assistance from the public.

You can donate online at www.niagaraspca.org or by phone at 731-4368. Donations will also be accepted by mail to the Lockport Rd. location.

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...“Buster, I really think he was serving a purpose,” said Nancy Bonesteel, who owned the tabby cat for which the law was named. “I really believe that’s why he hung on, so people could hear his cries and we could do something about it. We need to do more.”

Her cat died a few days after being set ablaze by Chester Williamson, then 16, who went on to rack up a lengthy rap sheet. He is currently serving 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl....

:furious: I just don't get it. How anyone could hear a dog whelping and keep doing what they are doing is beyond sick. We had a dog when I was growing up and I accidentally stepped on her tail once and I felt horrible. I had to get a biscuit for her and pet her and tell her I'm sorry.

Michael Vick and/or his friends electrocuted, threw dogs down repeatedly til they died, fought them, drowned them and tied them to rape stands. You have got to be a majorly cold blooded assiousholious to be able to do something like that.

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Steely Dan said:

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SPCA of Niagara Overwhelmed by Generosity after Abuse Case
Theresa Fulcher 1 hr ago

NIAGARA FALLS, NY-- There's a hero for a puppy in need. The SPCA of Niagara rescued Daisy last week. She needs an expensive surgery to try and save her front leg after a severe beating.

Now, a 2 On Your Side viewer is coming through with $5,000 to give Daisy a second chance. The donor wants to remain anonymous. Daisy will have the procedure on Thursday.

John Faso Executive Director of the SPCA of Niagara says, "We're really confident that this surgery is going to save her leg. without the surgery she definitely would have had to have it amputated. I do want to thank the overwhelming response from the public to help daisy."

The response has been so overwhelming that they are using additional money to start a new fund. Daisy's fund will go to other animals in need of medical attention due to a cruelty case. You can donate through the SPCA of Niagara.

The fight for daisy will also continue in court. On Friday, her former owner is scheduled to to face a charge of aggravated animal cruelty.

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I'm sure some WS's are responsible for the overwhelming support! :clap:

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Daisy is recovering at the SPCA of Niagara after being beaten with a chair leg...

Unfortunately, despite the caring response of so many, it is the man’s actions that will continue to impact the puppy’s life for weeks to come. As she heals from her injuries, she is confined to a tiny cage and is not allowed to move freely or run about for 6 weeks.

“This is literally the worst punishment you can give to a puppy,” said Kari McAlee, the veterinarian technician watching over the puppy. “It's literally torture for a puppy at this stage.”...


A total of $13,000 in checks came into the facility and Faso said after surgical expenses are paid, the remainder will be used to increase efforts to stop animal cruelty...

Chester Harris of Niagara Falls is facing a misdemeanor charge of torturing or injuring an animal and will appear in Falls city court on Sept. 3.

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the six-month-old puppy, named Daisy by the daughter of the Niagara County SPCA's executive director, will be released Wednesday, when a couple from Cheektowaga finalizes their adoption of the pup.

Chester D. Harris, 48, of Townsend Place, has been held on $2,000 bail in the Niagara County Jail since July 29, when he was charged with animal cruelty for allegedly beating the black-and-white pointer mix and shattering the puppy's front left leg and shoulder.

At the time, he told officers he was "tired of cleaning up after the dog and having her tear things up," according to a police report.

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A puppy that police say was nearly beaten to death earlier this year is spending the holidays in Cheektowaga with her new adopted family.

Her former owner is spending them in jail...

Harris tried to have the bail reduced to $100 and asked for the court to release him on his own recognizance, to no avail.

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Chester Durey Harris, 50, 709 Townsend Place upper, was charged with restricted use of alcohol in public.

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The Niagara County Animal Abuser Registry was created in 2015 by an act of the Niagara County Legislature...

Anyone convicted of animal cruelty, who resides in Niagara County, is required to submit information to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.

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