BRIDGEPORT — A city veterinarian has been charged with animal cruelty after he performed an “unnecessary” surgery on a dog brought to the facility he works at just for the fee, according to police. Amr Wasfi, 74, of Derby, was charged with animal cruelty and third-degree larceny by Bridgeport police on Wednesday. The affidavit for… Read More ›
Animal Advocates push bill to cut off puppy-mill pipeline.
HARTFORD — Animal welfare advocates gathered at the state Capitol Tuesday to push a bill that, they say, would cut off the supply of inhumanely bred animals from out of state puppy-mills. Most everyone agrees the bill was written with the best of intentions, but some also say it could lead to unintended consequences of… Read More ›
The Disturbing Link Between Pet Abuse and Domestic Violence
Those who commit violence against people are likely to do so against animals. February 28, 2019 by Laura Finley Leave a Comment Rather than anomalous, there are many predictors of domestic violence. Growing up in an abusive home, experiencing multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and untreated trauma from them, peer support, and other factors have… Read More ›
Blumenthal Visits West Hartford Animal Control
Sen. Blumenthal Visits West Hartford Animal Control to Announce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent ‘Animal Crushing’ February 18, 2019 Add Comment U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal held a press conference Monday morning at West Hartford Animal Control to announce the introduction of PACT. From left: Candace Bouchard, Blumenthal, Gordon Willard, Annie Hornish, Helen Lee, Jo-Anne Basile. Photo… Read More ›
Advocates stand up in court for abused animals
‘Desmond’s Law’ in Connecticut is a model for other states JUSTICE by ELAINE S. POVICH | STATELINE FEBRUARY 24, 2019 VIEW AS “CLEAN READ” The woman in the fleece-lined flannel shirt stood quietly, eyes mostly downcast, glancing occasionally at her public defender and up at the white-haired judge. Speaking softly, Caitlin Fogerty, 35, said she… Read More ›