Manhattan poodle reunites with rescuers, vet care teams after recovery from alleged abuseJuly 19, 2024The puppy, named Rocket, was rescued in Manhattan last May, and has since undergone surgery and physical therapy after suffering from traumatic brain injury and a fractured femur
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DVMs play critical role in supporting survivors of domestic violenceJanuary 18, 2022RedRover has received a $91,380 grant, which will be used to create programs to educate veterinary staff on how to respond to domestic violence.
Court rejects cat-killing veterinarian's appealJune 4, 2019A Texas veterinarian's request to appeal her suspension and probation for shooting a cat through the head with an arrow has been rejected by that state's Supreme Court. In 2015, Kristen Lindsey shot a feral cat and then bragged about it on social media. In a Facebook post accompanying the photo, Lindsey wrote, "My first bow kill, lol. The only good feral tomcat is one with an arrow through it's [sic] head. Vet of the year award … gladly accepted." A state board in 2016 suspended her veterinary license for one year and placed her on probation for four years. Since her one-year suspension ended in October 2017, Lindsey has been permitted to practice veterinary medicine on a probationary basis. Following that, she attempted to get her sentence overturned in district court and the Texas Third Court of Appeals. Another appeal to challenge the rules dictating her disciplinary action also was pending. In April 2018, she lost both cases and was ordered to pay all costs related to the trial court and the court of appeals. "The Texas Supreme Court now becomes the highest authority in the state to confirm what we've known all along—that Kristen Lindsey is wholly deserving …
New bill allows Florida veterinarians to report suspected abuseMay 7, 2019The Florida Senate has passed a criminal justice bill allowing veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty to authorities without notice to or authorization from the client. Bill 7125 would permit veterinarians to notify law enforcement officers; animal control officers who are trained in animal cruelty investigations, search and seizure, animal handling, courtroom demeanor, and civil citations; or agents dedicated to protecting animals and preventing any act of cruelty, of signs of mistreatment. Currently, veterinarians are required to inform an owner if they are suspicious of animal abuse before going to law enforcement. Under the new bill, the only time veterinarians would be required to inform the client first is if suspected cruelty occurred at a commercial food-producing animal operation on land classified as agricultural. The next step is for the bill to be signed or vetoed by Florida governor, Ron DeSantis.
11 tips for coping with stressSeptember 4, 2018There are several horrifying deadly diseases we can’t prevent or predict… and then there are multiple conditions we can ward off. What if we could avoid doing things that can lead to death?
Canadian vet caught on tape for abuse faces cruelty chargesJune 8, 2017Dr. Mahavir Rekhi of Skyway Animal Hospital in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, the veterinarian who made national headlines for animal abuse, has been charged with 16 counts of animal cruelty.
