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May 20, 2008
 

Update on Pit Bull Dragged Behind Truck

The young female pit bull dragged behind a pickup truck into SEAACA's parking lot on December 4 is recovering from her injuries under the care of SEAACA's veterinarian, Dr. Bradley Brunskill. She is expected to remain the favorite patient in the Animal Wellness Center for several more weeks while her abrasions and mange heal.

When she's ready, her new forever home will be carefully chosen. In celebration of the new life before her, SEAACA staff has given the year-old dog formerly called Prada a fresh, more fitting name: Bluebell.

Donations to support Bluebell's ongoing treatment are gratefully received. Please indicate Bluebell Fund (or Prada Fund) on checks made out to SEAACA.

 

Breaking News -- December 4, 2008:

DOG DRAGGED BEHIND PICK-UP TRUCK INTO ANIMAL SHELTER

The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) in Downey was bustling with visitors this morning when a horrific sight caught the eyes of many. A grey pick-up truck pulled into the animal shelter parking lot, dragging a dog’s limp body behind it. The dog is described as a one-year old female Pit Bull named Prada.

Prada's owner, a woman from Norwalk, pulled into a parking space and was met by concerned bystanders and SEAACA officers. The bloodied dog was immediately released from the leash attached to her collar and taken into the veterinary division for care.

“It appears Prada lost consciousness from pain or being choked by the collar,” said Captain Aaron Reyes, Director of Operations at SEAACA.

A female witness drove behind the grey truck and watched in horror as the dog screamed and flailed against the asphalt for several blocks. SEAACA Investigators interviewed her and other witnesses, and will use their accounts in a criminal case against the driver.

The driver stated she was bringing in the dog to be put to sleep because she has a skin condition. Ironically, the skin condition appears to be a common form of mange, which is easily curable.

The driver was detained and cited by SEAACA officers for illegally transporting an animal in the back of a vehicle, a misdemeanor, and for felony animal cruelty.

“We constantly press the importance of keeping dogs out of the backs of pick-ups, but the message obviously does not get through to some. This is a vivid example of why it is against California state law to transport loose or improperly restrained animals in open truck beds,” continued Reyes.

Prada is undergoing treatment at SEAACA's Animal Care Center and is expected to recover.
 

Lakewood, CA …The Los Angeles County DA's office formally charged Antoynette Michelle Jenkins of Lakewood today with felony charges for a vicious attack by her pit bull dogs on a SEAACA animal control officer two weeks ago. On May 7 SEAACA Officer Vince Hernandez responded to Jenkins' home on the 6100 Block of Briercrest Ave. in Lakewood investigating a complaint of too many dogs on the property.

When Hernandez walked into the backyard with Jenkins to observe the dogs, Jenkins allegedly went inside of the house without warning, leaving Hernandez alone to deal with the five pit bulls. Officer Hernandez was overpowered by a large male pit bull when, trying to defend himself against the dog's aggressive advances, he fell onto the ground landing on his back.

Officer Hernandez suffered severe dog bite wounds to his arms, hands and legs in the attack. "Dog owners must realize that it is their responsibility to control their animals so that they don't become a public safety threat," says Dan Morrison, Executive Director for SEAACA. "Our officer is recovering and under the care of a doctor – so we're a bit more at ease with this tragic incident," Morrison stated.

Although all five of the pit bulls were involved in the attack, the large male pit bull named "Rocky" was the alleged aggressor and has been tested for rabies by the County Health Department. The results were negative. All five pit bulls were signed over by Jenkins to be euthanized.

Jenkins has been ordered to appear in Bellflower Superior Court, Division 3, on June 11, 2008 at 8am.
Southeast Area Animal Control Authority

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