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WHITNEY LEE BACHANAS facing charges – Innocent abandoned animals found abused, mistreated, and dead

Updated: Oct 9, 2024

- New York, USA -

 

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old WHITNEY LEE BACHANAS (pictured), of Milford.

 

Otsego County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin said that a welfare check conducted at a residence on County Highway 35 in the Town of Milford led to the discovery of “several animals in and around the residence that were found to be abandoned, malnourished and mistreated.”

 

According to the release by the sheriff’s office, one dog, a quail, and a turkey were sadly found deceased.

 

Two live quail, who appeared to be malnourished, were rescued for foster and rehabilitation.

 

Two emaciated dogs were deemed in critical condition so they were taken to Cornell University Veterinary Hospital.

 

The Susquehanna SPCA, that along with Farm Friends Network assisted in this rescue and investigation, identified the two dogs as a 9-month-old female Great Dane named Belle and a male Great Dane named Oscar estimated to be almost two years old.

 

Sadly, Oscar later died from complications due to his poor physical condition.

The sweet soul underwent emergency surgery for a condition commonly known as bloat, which can occur in dogs who experience malnutrition when they begin to eat again.

 

BACHANAS was arrested on September 3, 2024. She was originally charged with abandonment of animals and failure to provide proper sustenance and she was scheduled to appear in Milford Town Court on October 1, 2024. However, that appearance has since been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

 

A recent release by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office advised that as the investigation progressed, three felony charges were also filed against BACHANAS.

 

As stated in the release: “Due to continued investigation in collaboration with Susquehanna SPCA, Cornell University Veterinary Hospital and Upstate Veterinary Specialties the above defendant who was previously arrested for multiple counts of animal cruelty has been additionally charged with three counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty.”

 

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In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

BACHANAS‘ mugshot shared from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Pictures of the furvictims shared from Susquehanna SPCA




 
 
 

WILLIAM HOWARD DUNN SR. arrested – Dog found dead tied in the backyard exposed to heat

- Pennsylvania, USA -

 

64-year-old WILLIAM HOWARD DUNN SR. (pictured) is now behind bars after a dog was found deceased in July in the backyard of his home.  

 

The Johnstown Police Department said that on July 10, 2024, an officer found a deceased dog in the backyard of DUNN’s property along Fronheiser Street in Johnstown.

 

DUNN is accused of leaving his dog, whom police described as a brown and white colored American Bully, tied outside for at least 24 hours. The poor soul was found tied to a fence with no access to food, water or shelter. Police said the temperature at the time of the incident was 80-90 degree.

 

According to investigators, the foul odor coming from the dog indicated that the furvictim was left outside for at least one or two days.

 

Police said a neighbor told officers they saw DUNN tying the dog outside and leaving him/her for at least 24 hours with no food or water.

 

DUNN is now facing misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty and animal neglect.  He is in the Cambria County Prison in lieu of $20,000 bail.

 

Court records show that a preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 9, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Kevin J. Price.

 

Authorities did not disclose the name of the dog, so I took the liberty of naming him/her Muffin for the tribute image.

 

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JAMIRA JENKINS and RAFAEL DIAZ arrested on animal cruelty and narcotics charges

Updated: Oct 8, 2024

- Rhode Island, USA -

 

~ Update: October 8, 2024

 

After emailing the Pawtucket Police Department to inquire about the dogs, I heard from Lt. Skahan and he kindly answered my questions:

 

Voice For Us: With regard to the animal cruelty aspect of the case, would you please disclose how the rescued dogs are doing?

Lt. Skahan: The dogs are scheduled to see a veterinarian tomorrow, 10/8. We will know more about their condition and needs then.

 

Voice For Us: Were any of them euthanized?

Lt. Skahan: No dogs have been euthanized.

 

Voice For Us: Were they found neglected/injured?

Lt. Skahan: The dogs were in varying conditions but it was apparent that they were not provided with adequate living conditions.

 

Voice For Us: Were any animals found deceased?

Lt. Skahan: No.

 

Voice For Us: Why did the pair have so many dogs?

Lt. Skahan: They did not provide any explanation.

 

Voice For Us: Were they fighting them or breeding them?

Lt. Skahan: We do not have evidence to support charges of fighting or illegal breeding.

 

Voice For Us: Would you please share the dogs’ age, name, breed, and gender?

Lt. Skahan: There are 5 female bulldog mixes. 5 male bulldog mixes. 1 female great dane mix. We do not have names or definitive ages for them.

 

Voice For Us: Are there any pictures of the dogs that can be shared?

Lt. Skahan: Photos will be available after their initial veterinarian visit.

 

Additional information will be added as I know more.


~ Original story:


The Pawtucket Police Department’s Narcotics Unit launched an investigation into “distribution of large amounts of Cocaine” from a home on Don Court in Pawtucket into several surrounding communities.

 

Following the investigation, on October 1, 2024, the Narcotics Unit along with members of the Pawtucket Police Department’s K-9 Unit, executed a court-ordered search warrant at the home.

 

The search led to the discovery of eleven dogs whose living conditions were described by police as “deplorable.” The furvictims were removed from the home and were taken to the Pawtucket Animal Shelter to be evaluated and cared for.

 

Police arrested 26-year-old JAMIRA JENKINS and 50-year-old RAFAEL DIAZ (both pictured). The duo were charged with eleven counts of “Unnecessary Cruelty to Animals” and multiple drug charges.

 

I have emailed the Director of Pawtucket Animal Shelter to inquire about the eleven dogs but at the time of writing I have not heard back from her.

  

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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Pawtucket Police Department provided to Voice For Us. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

Mugshots provided to Voice For Us by the Pawtucket Police Department


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