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Cruelty Investigations
Recent Cases from SVACA Officers' Files
| In Santa Clara, we received a call to assist the police department with an animal cruelty investigation. According to the police, a man had killed his girlfriend’s cat during a domestic dispute. SVACA’s Animal Control Officer collected the cat’s body and had a veterinarian perform a necropsy to determine the cause of death. The veterinarian found great trauma over the animal’s entire body. Due to SVACA’s assistance, the District Attorney’s Office charged the man with animal cruelty. He was ultimately found guilty and sent to prison for four years. |
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| A Santa Clara man brought his deceased dog to our office stating the dog had just died and he didn’t know what happened. The man’s story was suspicious so our Animal Control Officers began an investigation and had a veterinarian perform a necropsy to determine the cause of death. It was found that the dog had a severed spinal cord at the base of the skull. After completing our investigation, we filed the case with the District Attorney’s Office and recommended that he be charged with animal cruelty. The District Attorney’s Office agreed and an arrest warrant has been issued. |
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This dog is a sad case of what happens when an animal is neglected over a long period of time; please contact SVACA immediately if you believe an animal is being abused or neglected.
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In Santa Clara, our Animal Control Officers investigated a complaint about a dog living in unsanitary conditions. Upon arrival, our Officer observed what appeared to be a geriatric dog chained to a tree. It appeared that he had a hard time keeping his balance as he was weak in his hind quarters. His body was covered with dirt and he smelled of urine. He also appeared to have a skin condition and his lower body and legs were riddled with what appeared to be tumors. The area near the dog was covered in a large amount of fecal matter, urine stained weathered blankets and other debris. The owner surrendered the animal to SVACA. The dog was examined by a veterinarian who determined that the dog had been neglected and as a result, was suffering. Unfortunately, due to the dog’s age and terrible physical condition, he was euthanized to end his suffering. SVACA has filed charges with the District Attorney’s Office and the case is pending. |
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In Santa Clara, a complaint was received about a woman who owned approximately thirty animals that were living in filthy conditions. Officers Morris and Tucker investigated the complaint and were overwhelmed by a strong stench of urine emanating from the home. They found a host of sick and improperly cared for animals living in waste and debris. 42 animals, which consisted of dogs, cats, reptiles, chickens, and a goat, were removed from the property. All but four of the animals were placed into new homes. The woman was cited for several violations. The case is still pending. |
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This goat was rescued from a life of living amongst trash and filth.
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The constant tethering of a dog
will create a life of misery. |
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In Santa Clara, while conducting a routine investigation to ensure that an owner had a license for his dog, Officer Morris observed a dog tethered on a 4 foot leash without any shade or water. She later found a puppy tethered on a 2 foot leash underneath a staircase and yet another dog tethered to a camper shell in the far rear yard.
Officer Morris met with the owners and educated them on the importance of providing proper care for their animals. After some discussion the owners surrendered two dogs to SVACA and the remaining dog was immediately provided with proper care. The surrendered animals were placed into new homes and the remaining dog has since been cared for properly. |
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