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Jun 2, 20232 min read

GABRIELA BARRERA arrested for taping several dogs' snouts shut

- California, USA -


The Irvine Police Department said that on Saturday, May 27, 2023, it received a call from a concerned citizen about dogs whimpering on the patio of a home on Eastshore.


In a news release, IPD said that the caller told police they saw “multiple dogs with their snouts taped closed.”


When IPD Animal Services Officers responded to the scene, they found “one dog with masking tape wrapped around its snout while it was on the outside patio. They also heard whimpering from the same area and were concerned there were other dogs in the same condition.”


21-years-old GABRIELA BARRERA (pictured) arrived while officers were on the scene investigating the incident. According to police, BARRERA “admitted to taping the dogs’ snouts closed to keep them from barking and nipping at the other dogs.”


The release goes on to say that a consent search of the property led to the discovery of a total of seven dogs who appeared to be “Husky or Husky/German Shepherd mixed breed.”

Police said officers found a female puppy, a male puppy, three adult females, and two adult males. Three of the Voiceless Victims with their snouts taped closed were BARRERA’s.


Police estimated that the tape had been around the furvictims’ snouts for over two hours. Officers also found contractor grade masking tape consistent with the one used to tape the poor souls.


BARRERA was arrested on May 30, 2023, and transported to Orange County Jail on three counts of felony animal cruelty.

Online arrest records show that she was released the following date on zero bail!

According to online records, BARRERA’s occupation is a “caregiver.”

Police said all seven furbabies were removed from the property, examined by a veterinarian, “and appear to be in otherwise good condition.”

Police advised that the investigation is ongoing and the dogs will be held until the case is adjudicated.


If you have any other information related to this incident, please contact Animal Services Officer Al Gonzalez at (949) - 724 - 7087. Thank you!


I wonder if as a little girl, BARRERA used to have her mouth taped shut because her mother wanted to stop her from crying….


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BARRERA’s mugshot courtesy of Irvine Police Department.


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Writer's picturevoiceforus
Mar 1, 20231 min read

DANIEL GLENN JR. arrested after dog found chained, in distress, and without an apparent food source

- Georgia, USA -


On Saturday, February 25, 2023, the City of Blakely Police Department was alerted to a social media post about a dog who was being mistreated.


Officers responded to a property on Wade Road to investigate and upon arrival they found a male German Shepherd in distress, chained and without access to food.

Animal Control Officer Sherry Hughes assisted officers with the removal of the voiceless victim, who was taken to the Cuthbert Critter Clinic in Cuthbert where he remained for two days and was named Blakely.


Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Melissa Tabb at Cuthbert Critter Clinic, diagnosed Blakely as being severely dehydrated, malnourished, and infested with parasites.


Dr. Tabb told WDHN: “He is going to need some physical therapy and all to build the muscles back. He is going to need some time on you know a well-balanced nutrition just to build his body back.”


Blakely is now in the care of Blakely Animal Clinic in Early County and as Dr. Tabb said: “Still has a long way to go on treatment before he is ready to be up for adoption.”


Police arrested 56-years-old DANIEL GLENN JR. (pictured) and booked him into the Early County Jail for cruelty to animals.


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May 31, 20222 min read

LUKE PROFFIT sentenced to only 18 months behind bars for savagely stabbing his dog 12 times

- Sunderland, United Kingdom -


On May 30, 22-years-old LUKE PROFFIT (pictured) appeared in Newcastle Crown Court and after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, he was sentenced to only 18 months behind bars and banned from owning animals for 18 years.


On December 16, 2021, PROFFIT stabbed his German Shepherd named Bella, 12 times and left her to die on Hendon Beach in Sunderland.

Members of the public found the furbaby laying on the beach with severe injuries to her body and neck.

Sadly, despite efforts to save her, Bella passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.


In a news release, Northumbria Police said that upon arrest, PROFFIT told officers: “It’s not illegal to kill your dog.”


Wildlife Enforcement Officer PC Peter Baker, with Northumbria Police welcomed the sentence handed down to PROFFIT and had the nerve to say: “We are a nation of animal lovers, and it is always disappointing and upsetting when crimes like this happen. I hope this case sends out a strong message – anyone who hurts or abuses animals will be brought to justice.”


Every time I hear the expression “We are a nation of animal lovers” my blood boils!!!

I feel that it’s offensive toward all the innocent animals who are tortured, abused, and killed in the UK and do NOT receive any justice!!!


Judging by the ridiculous, scandalous, and outrageous sentences I see that are handed down in animal cruelty cases, I’d say the UK has a lot to learn from the U.S. judicial system!!!


Some of you may remember that with effect of June 29, 2021, the maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty was raised from six months to five years with the new Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill.


PROFFIT is one of the first offenders to be jailed since the new law and yet, the sentence handed down in this case is as ridiculous and offensive as it is the expression: “We are a nation of animal lovers.”


A press release by GOV.UK stated at the time: “The more stringent sentences will be some of the toughest in Europe. The Act will help ensure courts are able to enforce extended penalties for those who cruelly mistreat any animal, sending a clear message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated.”


Yeah, I can see the message ….


I have emailed Northumbria Police Chief Constable Keenen and requested a picture of Bella and inquired about her age.

If I get a response, I will add the information to this article.


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