URGENT! Puppy mill - 92 English springer spaniels seized
- par: Carolyn Mullin, No More Homeless Animals
- destinataire: R. Christopher Almy, District Attorney, Piscataquis County District Attorney
Mark Hagelin, 45, was in court Thursday to argue against a move by the state's Animal Welfare Program to take possession of the 92 English springer spaniels so the animals can be placed for adoption. State officials are moving forward on the case because of the mounting boarding and medical fees, which now exceed $22,000. In addition, the facilities that are boarding the dogs are so full they can not take in any more animals from other cases, according to state officials. Neither man can possess any dogs with the exception of Apple's Dumplin, an English springer spaniel owned by Carol Hagelin, the wife of Burton Hagelin Sr. and the mother of Mark Hagelin and lives with them. A cruelty to animals charge carries a maximum of one year in jail, a $2,000 fine and other sanctions, Almy said outside the courtroom. We petition for a vigorous prosecution and that if he is found guilty that he serve the longest jail term, pay all of the expenses he has caused to others, mandatory psychological testing and counseling and never be able to have the privilege of having another animal as his companion.
Mark Hagelin, 45, was in court Thursday to argue against a move by the state's Animal Welfare Program to take possession of the 92 English springer spaniels so the animals can be placed for adoption. State officials are moving forward on the case because of the mounting boarding and medical fees, which now exceed $22,000. In addition, the facilities that are boarding the dogs are so full they can not take in any more animals from other cases, according to state officials. Neither man can possess any dogs with the exception of Apple's Dumplin, an English springer spaniel owned by Carol Hagelin, the wife of Burton Hagelin Sr. and the mother of Mark Hagelin and lives with them. A cruelty to animals charge carries a maximum of one year in jail, a $2,000 fine and other sanctions, Almy said outside the courtroom.
A search warrant was executed and the dogs were seized from Foxcroft
Kennels in mid-April after a relative of the Hagelins told police the
dogs had no food. Police, who videotaped the search, said the dogs were
living in filth and their own feces and had little water both inside
the Hagelin home and outside in a kennel. Investigators also found two
dead dogs, one that was being carried around in the mouth of another
dog.
State officials are moving forward on the case because of the mounting
boarding and medical fees, which now exceed $22,000. In addition, the
facilities that are boarding the dogs are so full they can not take in
any more animals from other cases, according to state officials.
Hagelin, who along with his father has been charged with cruelty to
animals, became angry at his attorney, Joseph Baldacci of Bangor, for
not objecting enough to testimony and threatened to fire him. His
attorney Baldacci requested and was granted a withdrawal from the case.
One area in the kitchen had a pool of urine that was dripping down into
the cellar, she said. The dogs would take a "lick or two" at this pool
and walk away, she said. There was no other liquid for the dogs to
drink, she testified. She said she did observe a few bowls of dry dog
food in the house.
When animal welfare agents put out water for the dogs at the home,
"they just herded right to that area. They eagerly drank," Fraser said.
Fraser said the majority of the dogs were in poor condition suffering
from ear mites, muscle wasting, distended abdomens, conjunctivitis and
other ailments. They had to be treated for hook, whip and round worms,
she said.
URL for more information: http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4408/ME/US/1
The most common type of animal cruelty is neglect or abandonment - that
is, people not providing adequate care for animals in their charge.
These types of cases often involve situations where an animal is left
without food, water or shelter, or when proper veterinary care was not
obtained.
It has been proven over and over. Statistical data, case
studies, psychologists, and even FBI Profilers show us the connection
over
and over again, and yet animal abuse crimes are not given nearly the
weight
that human crimes are given. Animal abuse clearly illustrates a lack of
empathy for the suffering of others, which is a signficant
characteristic of sociopathic personalities.
We petition for a vigorous prosecution and that if he is found guilty
that he serve the longest jail term, pay all of the expenses he has
caused to others, mandatory psychological testing and counseling and
never be able to have the privilege of having another animal as his
companion.
signersignerA search warrant was executed and the dogs were seized from Foxcroft
Kennels in mid-April after a relative of the Hagelins told police the
dogs had no food. Police, who videotaped the search, said the dogs were
living in filth and their own feces and had little water both inside
the Hagelin home and outside in a kennel. Investigators also found two
dead dogs, one that was being carried around in the mouth of another
dog.
State officials are moving forward on the case because of the mounting
boarding and medical fees, which now exceed $22,000. In addition, the
facilities that are boarding the dogs are so full they can not take in
any more animals from other cases, according to state officials.
Hagelin, who along with his father has been charged with cruelty to
animals, became angry at his attorney, Joseph Baldacci of Bangor, for
not objecting enough to testimony and threatened to fire him. His
attorney Baldacci requested and was granted a withdrawal from the case.
One area in the kitchen had a pool of urine that was dripping down into
the cellar, she said. The dogs would take a "lick or two" at this pool
and walk away, she said. There was no other liquid for the dogs to
drink, she testified. She said she did observe a few bowls of dry dog
food in the house.
When animal welfare agents put out water for the dogs at the home,
"they just herded right to that area. They eagerly drank," Fraser said.
Fraser said the majority of the dogs were in poor condition suffering
from ear mites, muscle wasting, distended abdomens, conjunctivitis and
other ailments. They had to be treated for hook, whip and round worms,
she said.
URL for more information: http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/4408/ME/US/1
The most common type of animal cruelty is neglect or abandonment - that
is, people not providing adequate care for animals in their charge.
These types of cases often involve situations where an animal is left
without food, water or shelter, or when proper veterinary care was not
obtained.
It has been proven over and over. Statistical data, case
studies, psychologists, and even FBI Profilers show us the connection
over
and over again, and yet animal abuse crimes are not given nearly the
weight
that human crimes are given. Animal abuse clearly illustrates a lack of
empathy for the suffering of others, which is a signficant
characteristic of sociopathic personalities.
We petition for a vigorous prosecution and that if he is found guilty
that he serve the longest jail term, pay all of the expenses he has
caused to others, mandatory psychological testing and counseling and
never be able to have the privilege of having another animal as his
companion.
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