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Cruelty charges for dog's owner
BY MICHAEL GELBWASSER SUN CHRONICLE STAFF
Thursday, November 13, 2008 2:05 AM EST


Buddy, an 11-month-old German shepherd mix, was beaten with a baseball bat and suffered a broken leg. Police have Patricia King, the dog's owner, this morning on charges of animal cruelty. She is not charged with beating the dog.




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NORFOLK - A Norfolk woman has been arrested and charged with cruelty to animals in the case of an 11-month-old puppy authorities say was beaten last week with a baseball bat.

Patricia King, 44, of 65 Mirror Lake Ave., was ordered held without bail following arraignment Wednesday in Wrentham District Court.

The charges allege King did not seek timely medical care for the puppy, deprived him of food and water and kept him in an unsafe environment. The charges did not specifically say King beat the dog.

In addition, Judge Warren Powers ordered King to be evaluated for alcoholism before a pre-trial hearing in court today.

The probation department requested the evaluation, said David Traub, spokesman for Norfolk County District Attorney William Keating. Police also charged King with illegal possession of a prescription drug.
King's German shepherd mix named Buddy has started rehabilitation following surgery for a severely broken leg, police said. Police said they don't know yet if the puppy will need a second surgery.

Animal Control Officer Hilary Cohen said she discovered Buddy after responding to a tip on Nov. 6 that a dog at King's home had a broken leg and needed surgery, but wasn't being treated, police said.

Cohen initially was denied access to Buddy. She then went to the Wrentham court for a search and seizure warrant. Cohen said she was told at the house that the dog had been beaten with a baseball bat.

She called it one of the worst cases of animal cruelty she has seen.

Fundraising efforts so far have raised $3,951 for Buddy's operation, rehabilitation and boarding. He is under the town's care.

To donate, make checks out to Town of Norfolk and send them to Norfolk Police Department, care of Norfolk Animal Control Officer, 117 Main St., Norfolk, MA 02056.
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hardhearted wrote on Nov 13, 2008 2:14 PM:

" On the level of a child molester? perhaps not. However beating a dog with a bat is a sign of deep seated pathological issue of another sort.
IMUO - I don't think it would be much of a leap from beating a dog to beating a child. Not wanting to anthropomorphize too much, but you almost see the look of fear and confusion in the dogs eyes. "

Auk wrote on Nov 13, 2008 12:12 PM:

" Guess what, God loves her as much as he loves you. "

jose21 wrote on Nov 13, 2008 11:39 AM:

" Hojo - c'mon. This lady is a dirt bag and I hope she does some hard time. But you think she's on the level with a child molester? So are dogs on the same level as children? "

dayrider wrote on Nov 13, 2008 11:24 AM:

" Let's beat her with a bat and break her leg and see how she likes it. If she did not do the actual beating, let's do the same thing to the person that did. "

sunrise22 wrote on Nov 13, 2008 11:02 AM:

" I hope she does not get this dog back. I also hope that she goes to jail. And when she gets out, I hope that anyone who knows her makes a point to single her out every day and make her hate her life. "

naf1004 wrote on Nov 13, 2008 10:29 AM:

" Amanda King the coward!! Beats a dog, why?? You want to beat on someone with a baseball bat... I will give you my address and you can meet me. You are a scum bag, you do not deserve the love that Buddy gave you!! And the love that Buddy would continue to give you even though you beat him!! I hope you go to jail! I am sure you will only get probration and a small fine!! And next week you will have a new dog to beat. Who else do you abuse!! Thank goodness someone had the guts to stand up to you and call Animal Control. "

tahraann wrote on Nov 13, 2008 10:08 AM:

" i cant even begin to imagine how someone could beat their dog. dogs do nothing but show unconditional love for their owners. i feel so badly for that puppy. i hope he can be found a nice loving home and get some puppy therapy. "

mia wrote on Nov 13, 2008 9:53 AM:

" Please, please find a way to ensure that this dog is never, ever returned to this woman.
Thank you, thank you Hilary Cohen for your persistance in getting help for him - it's evident that you truly care for animals. "

Hojo20 wrote on Nov 13, 2008 7:57 AM:

" Ms. King is on level with child molestors. She deserves prison time for abusing a defenseless dog. "

hope2008 wrote on Nov 13, 2008 7:35 AM:

" I'm sure that she has a very long history......... Lets hope that some judge doesn't order her onto medication and give this poor animal back to her. Next time she will kill the dog - no evidence. I've seen this happen on numerous occasions. Maybe the publicity of this case will protect this animal. Don't count on the courts.
Kudos for the ACO that cared enough to get a warrant! "

jlc79 wrote on Nov 13, 2008 5:34 AM:

" Totally makes my wonder 'Why'? What excuse could she possibly have? Even if she didn't do the damage, to not get help for Buddy!?!?

It also scares me that she may have abused other innocent creatures! "

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