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Jul 282 min read

CHRISTOPHER JAMES WALLACE and an unnamed juvenile arrested for killing cattle with a crossbow

- Oklahoma, USA -

 

Following a month-long investigation into the killing of a dozen cattle, the Shawnee Police Department arrested 18-year-old CHRISTOPHER JAMES WALLACE (pictured) and a juvenile whose identity was not shared.

 

WALLACE and the juvenile are accused of using a crossbow to kill cattle who were the property of Saint Gregory’s Abbey, a Roman Catholic monastery on 1900 West MacArthur Street in Shawnee.

 

Police said that on June 22, 2024, they received the first report about the cattle and then a second report came in on July 22, 2024, when a worker saw flashlights in a field and found a crossbow near a tree.

 

Police responded to the call and made contact with WALLACE and the juvenile who were subsequently detained and interviewed.

 

According to police, the cattle were killed for thrill-seeking rather than for the animal’s meat.

 

On July 24, 2024, a brief release on the monastery’s website read: “Over the past couple of months, the Abbey has lost several cattle due to vandals. The police are investigating these incidents. Meanwhile, the Abbey has lost approximately $25,000-$30,000 worth of beef.  Generous folks have asked to donate to help the monastery recoup some of these losses.”

 

The Rev. Simeon Spitz told The Oklahoman that he and the abbey's cattle manager “had been concerned about disappearing cattle dating back to October and November 2023.”

He said: “Normally, we check on cattle every three or four days, then we started checking every day. Finally, we found one with an arrow lodged in it.”

 

Spitz also said that about fourteen (14) cattle were killed, including female calves and bull calves. The innocent souls “would have been sold or raised for beef sold as part of the abbey's Mission Monks label at its Monk's Marketplace”, reports The Oklahoman.

 

WALLACE is facing four complaints of cruelty to animals and two counts of larceny of livestock.

 

The case involving the juvenile was sent to a government agency that deals with juvenile offenders.

 

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WALLACE’s mugshot shared from the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office




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Jul 263 min read

Reward for information leading to the monster who abandoned a zip-tied dog keeps growing

- California, USA -

 

On July 3, 2024, just before sunset, two hikers had been passing by a ravine in Malibu Creek Canyon, some 250 feet down the side of the road, when they discovered an abandoned dog.

 

The furvictim, a male German Shepherd now named Argon and estimated to be about 7 years old, was found with zip ties around his mouth and neck.

 

The hikers alerted Lost Hills Sheriff's Station and County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control and then managed to remove the zip tie from Argon’s mouth before officials arrived.   

 

When officials responded to the scene, they helped the hikers bring Argon to safety.

 

In Defense Of Animals reports that Argon was first taken to the Palmdale Animal Care Center to be treated and then to the Agoura Animal Care Center.

According to In Defense Of Animals, “Veterinarians found he had a lot of inflammation, and warts and skin tags on his legs, stomach and groin. It was suspected he was exposed to poison oak, and that he may be suffering from lymphoma.”

 

On July 11, 2024, Argon was placed in the care of German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County and a week later the rescue posted an update on their Facebook page.


Part of the post read: “A lot has happened since Argon found his way to GSROC.  He remains at our vet for ongoing care, receiving treatment to reduce the edema (swelling) around all of his joints.  His lymph notes in his neck are huge--the size of ping-pong balls.  He is still very, very thin, but eating very well--many small meals each day to gradually put weight on him.  The official diagnosis is lymphoma, but we are awaiting some more sophisticated test results to determine what level the cancer has reached and whether it is B or T cell treatment required.”

 

As reported by In Defense Of Animals, Maria Dales, Founder and Director of German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County said in a statement: “Argon is an incredible mixture of strength and softness. He survived abandonment and abuse, yet miraculously, he remains a gentle soul. He seems to sense that we are all here to help him and his trust level is growing. He doesn't appear to be as introverted as he was when he arrived. He will see a veterinary oncologist next week so we can determine the next steps of his treatment plan.

 

Someone, somewhere knows who this dog belonged to and can help authorities apprehend the person who harmed this beautiful dog. We are hoping that someone in the public will have the courage and compassion to get this cruel abuser off the streets.”

 

The reward offered for information leading to the arrest of the despicable individual(s) is now $25,000.

 

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the public response. So many people are concerned about Argon and want to see his abuser held accountable. Someone knows this dog and the person who hurt him. We hope this huge reward offer encourages that person to step forward and share their tip with us so we can get justice for Argon”, said Fleur Dawes, Communications Director at In Defense of Animals.

 

County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control said if you have credible info related to Argon’s case, please call (562) - 940 - 6898. Thank you!

 

I want to say to that someone who knows who abandoned Argon, that if you don’t come forward and speak up, you are just as guilty!  

 

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Jul 252 min read

SHEILA RENEE BACA, former groomer, accused of striking a dog she was grooming

Updated: Jul 28

- New Mexico, USA -

 

The Rio Rancho Police Department arrested 36-year-old SHEILA RENEE BACA (pictured), former groomer at Pet Paradise on Quantum Road in Rio Rancho.

 

According to a criminal complaint filed with the Sandoval County Magistrate Court, BACA called the authorities and claimed that her manager had elbowed her in the face.

 

Responding officers reviewed security footage and there was no evidence of the manager’s assault.

 

When they spoke with the manager, they learned that BACA had been terminated for animal cruelty. The manager showed police video footage in which BACA could be seen repeatedly hitting a Husky she was grooming. Moreover, the dog was not properly secured to the grooming table, causing him/her to keep falling off. The manager said that as soon as a member of staff reported the incident to her, BACA was fired.

 

The manager further told officers that when she searched BACA’s bags, she found items that BACA had taken totaling to about $500.

 

BACA, of Los Lunas, was arrested on July 22, 2024, for animal cruelty and larceny.

At the time of writing, records show she is no longer in custody.

 

Pet Paradise‘s Vice President Of Marketing and Communications Kristen Petrillo Majdanics tells me that the furvictim “was a two-year-old female. During the incident, she did not sustain any injuries that required veterinary care. Our team checked in with her pet parent multiple times and learned the dog is at home eating, drinking, and playing as normal.”

 

KRQE reports that court records show BACA has been charged twice before for failing to care for her dogs, in 2019, in Bernalillo County and in 2022, in Valencia County. Those cases were dropped pending further investigation.

  

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BACA’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office




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