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• Idaho House passes felony animal torture bill

  March 14, 2012 in Idaho BOISE — The state House passed a bill today that would put felony animal abuse laws on the books in Idaho for the first time and would take the steam … 3

• Animals adopted after seizure in possible cruelty case

  March 5, 2012 in City All 99 large animals seized last week on a rural property northwest of Elk have been adopted, a news release from the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service said. 2

• SCRAPS investigates huge animal cruelty case near Elk

  February 24, 2012 in City The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service carried out a search this morning on rural property near Elk, in north Spokane County. 3

• Former N. Idaho cat hoarders guilty of animal cruelty

  September 9, 2011 in Idaho, Region A northwestern Montana couple with a previous animal cruelty conviction in North Idaho has been found guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals after 116 cats were found living in filthy, … 4

• Man pleads not guilty to 20 counts of animal cruelty

  July 6, 2011 in News, City A Spokane Valley man pleaded not guilty today to 20 counts of animal cruelty related charges after several cats were found in late May starving and sick in his travel …

• Man held after police rescue famished woman, 105

  June 21, 2011 in City on Page A1 Stevens County deputies discovered a 105-year-old woman begging for food after they were asked by an animal cruelty suspect to retrieve his medicine from the squalid Kettle Falls, Wash., home … 8

• Felony animal cruelty charges follow raid

  February 12, 2011 in City on Page A7 The owner of a residence where 123 farm animals and pets were seized last month has been charged with felony animal cruelty, animal control authorities said Friday. Two of the …

• Spokane County family faces animal cruelty felonies

  February 11, 2011 in City, Idaho The owner of a Spokane County residence where 123 farm animals and pets were seized last month has been charged with five felony and three misdemeanor counts, animal control authorities … 7

• SCRAPS seizes 123 animals from Idaho Road home

  January 30, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page B1 Animal control officers on Saturday raided the home of a convicted animal hoarder and seized an estimated 123 animals. The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service executed a search warrant … 1

• SCRAPS seizes 123 animals from Idaho Road home

  January 29, 2011 in News, City The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service today executed a search warrant near the state line and seized 123 animals. Among the animals taken from the home at 6204 N. … 1

• Cat-hoarding couple charged in new case

    January 9, 2011 in City on Page B2 A northwestern Montana couple involved in the largest animal hoarding case in Idaho history were charged with animal cruelty Thursday after authorities found more than 100 cats living in their … 2

• Woman finds support, new puppy after dog poisoning

  December 27, 2010 in City on Page A1 An Athol woman whose dog died in April after a suspected poisoning has found a new puppy. Kathleen Callahan turned 58 on Dec. 4. The day before, she brought Aussie, … 3

• Teen kills dogs after fight with mother, police say

  December 15, 2010 in City A Chattaroy teenager killed his family’s dogs after threatening his mother with a knife on Monday, sheriff’s officials say. 8

• Seized dogs, pups up for adoption

  December 7, 2010 in City on Page A7 Sixty dogs from a Labradoodle breeding operation that was raided in July are now available for adoption. Thirty-nine of the dogs were seized July 30 at Wilma L. Turner’s Ironhorse …

• Cats from Spokane Valley cruelty case available

  September 22, 2010 in City on Page A6 A Spokane Valley homeowner whose 31 cats were seized last week has been charged with animal cruelty.

• Patrols will watch for pets in hot cars

  June 12, 2010 in City on Page B3 With temperatures expected to heat up this weekend, Spokane Regional Animal Protection Services (SCRAPS) will be conducting an emphasis patrol looking for pets left in hot vehicles.

• Donations cover bills for poisoned dog

  May 11, 2010 in City on Page A5 The Athol woman whose dog died of a suspected poisoning said her veterinary bills have been covered by generous people throughout the Inland Northwest. “As far as I’m concerned, I … 1

• Suspected poisoning kills Athol woman’s dog days after beating

  April 30, 2010 in City on Page A1 An Athol woman’s dog died of suspected poisoning Tuesday after suffering a beating from an unknown man who threatened repeatedly to kill her beloved pets. Police believe they know who … 10

• Man sentenced for beating dog outside City Hall

  December 16, 2009 in City A man who beat a dog outside City Hall last summer will be released next week after about four months in jail. 22

• Dog shot with hunting arrow in north Spokane

  October 22, 2009 in City A national animal rights group is offering $2,500 for tips that help arrest the person responsible for shooting a dog with a hunting arrow.

• Pacelle’s HSUS again shows distasteful image to world

  October 15, 2009 in Outdoors on Page B1 Washington’s general deer hunting season opens Saturday. Thousands of photos will be snapped to preserve the memories of hard work, fabulous scenery, quality family time, good friends and, for perhaps … 2

• Dog beating suspect turns himself in

  September 8, 2009 in City The man accused of beating a dog outside Spokane City Hall in June turned himself in early this morning. 1

• Police advise dog abuse charges

  September 5, 2009 in City on Page B3 A man accused of beating a dog outside Spokane City Hall in June tried to turn himself in last week but was turned away because charges hadn’t been filed. An … 1

• Lawyer: Dog beating suspect cooperating with police

  September 4, 2009 in City A man accused of beating a dog outside Spokane City Hall in June tried to turn himself in last week but was turned away because charges hadn’t been filed. 2

• 2 arrested in King County after bull dragged

  July 6, 2009 in Region SEATTLE — Two men have been arrested on suspicion of first-degree animal cruelty after they were found dragging a bull with their car. 2

• Battered dog returns home

    July 2, 2009 in City on Page A6 Cocoa Butter is having trouble eating and drinking, but her Spokane owners are hopeful the Shih Tzu will pull through. The dog, which is home, contracted pneumonia while at the …

• Man wanted in dog assault outside Spokane City Hall

    July 1, 2009 in News, City The 5-pound dog pulled out of a car and smashed against Spokane City Hall last week has pneumonia, is dehydrated and unable to swallow, according to SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.’s director who … 9

• Pet abuse reports rise as temperatures drop

  December 18, 2008 in City on Page B1 Reports of animal abuse have spiked in both Coeur d’Alene and Spokane since the cold snap started Saturday, police department and animal control officers say. Coeur d’Alene’s animal control officers … 1

• Malnourished Horses ‘Just Skeletons,’ Agency Head Says

  December 28, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A13 A humane society has taken possession of 21 filthy, severely malnourished horses from an owner who could no longer afford to take care of them. The animals had no food …

• Curiosity Saved The Dog Man Who Stopped To Inspect Box Finds Trapped Chihuahua

  December 5, 1997 in City on Page B1 Animal control officer Nancy Sattin holds Nick. Photo by Adam Lynn/The Spokesman-Review

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