| The NEW Bergen County S.P.C.A.
In
a ground-breaking new arrangement with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, the Bergen County S.P.C.A. is in the process of
becoming an "Animal Cruelty Task Force" which will be part of the Bergen County Prosecutor's team.
We are the first S.P.C.A. in the State of New Jersey to have this type of arrangement and, with this
setup, we will be taking animal cruelty law enforcement to
a whole new level. With a
newly designed training program to add to our highly experienced officers' knowledge
and concern for the welfare of our county's animals, we will be able to
bring more resources than ever before to our investigations and expand the level of service
that we have been providing the citizens and animals of Bergen
County.
We look forward to serving you in the near
future! As always, thank you for your continued
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Fair Lawn Dead Dog Case Update
On Wednesday, October 16, 2002, the
case was heard in the Fair Lawn Municipal Court. The perpetrator plead
guilty to animal cruelty and abandonment and was sentenced to pay a fine of
$1,000, and was also sentenced to perform 240 hours of community service in an
area where animals would be helped (e.g. an animal shelter, zoo,
etc.)
On
Wednesday, February 28, 2001, a collie/shepherd mix named "Missy" was
found dead in a stream at Dunkerhook Park in Fair Lawn. The
dog had been suffocated with tape wrapped around its snout. The
dog's front and back legs were bound together with tape, also, making it
impossible for her to move.
The Bergen County S.P.C.A. would like to thank all of
the individuals who have offered support and concern regarding the dog
found suffocated in Dunderhook Park in Fair Lawn. The response has
been overwhelming and we will be keeping you all informed of the progress
of the case on this website. Please return often for updates!
On April 16, 2001, Captain James Lagrosa of the Bergen
County S.P.C.A. (the officer in charge of this operation who lead the
investigation) issued two summonses regarding the death of the dog. The
first hearing of the case was held on April 25, 2001, at 4:00pm in the Fair Lawn
Municipal Court. The hearing was open to the
public.
On April 25, 2001, the case was heard in the Fair Lawn
Municipal Court. At the hearing, the judge ordered that a second necropsy
(an autopsy of an animal) be done by the veterinarian of the defense
attorney. This must be completed by Friday, May 4, 2001. In order to
ensure that Missy's body was handled with care, Captain James Lagrosa of the
Bergen County S.P.C.A. personally transported her body to the vet on
Monday, April 30. On Friday, May 4, 2001, he transported her body to
the cemetary where services were held.
Again, thank you for your
continued support and words of encouragement. The outpouring of love and
support has been overwhelming. We apologize if we are unable to
acknowledge each and every one of your e-mails due to the numbers, however, each
one has been carefully read and greatly appreciated. The Bergen County
S.P.C.A. is a non-profit, non-funded organization that relies on the support of
the public to continue their most worthwhile work. The efforts of the
officers are tireless in the quest to protect those who cannot protect
themselves. If you would like to help us to continue our work, and wish to
send a tax-deductible contribution, please send it to the following address:
Bergen County S.P.C.A.
PO Box 4111
South
Hackensack, NJ 07606
Your help and support are greatly appreciated.
CAUTION
The following picture may be considered to be "graphic" to some
individuals. If you would be offended or upset viewing a picture
of the dead dog as it is described above, please DO NOT view this
picture.
View Picture of the dog as it was
found
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