Cruelty to dogs is beyond comprehension
Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg admits she’s a dog person and has more than her share of dogs she takes care of. That still doesn’t change her shock, she writes, about the treatment some people give to their pets. (April 25, 2013, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Preston Ray Garrett writes to encourage members of the community to attend next Tuesday’s public memorial ceremony to honor law enforcement officers, while Richard K. McNeer writes about the recent puppy mill story and asks others to get involved to contact their legislators to toughen the laws against puppy mills and animal abuse. (May 10, 2012, Page 4)
New animal abuse laws a stepping stone
New animal abuse law may be a stepping stone to harsher penalties but are they strong enough? Read what animal experts are saying in today’s Oxford EAGLE. (December 19, 2011, Page 12)
Fund, website set up to aid pup’s owner
A local resident has set up a fund and a website to help raise funds and awareness about animal cruelty after a University of Mississippi student’s dog, Harrison, was shot in front of this home a month ago. Harrison died but his owner, Sarah Carey has $16,000 in vet bills to pay off. (November 23, 2011, Page 2A)
Pet owners call for end to shootings
When Sarah Carey brought her dog Harrison to see Dr. Jennifer Stobbe after he was shot at close range with a handgun, she didn’t know how much she and the veterinarian had in common. Stobbe’s cat, Spencer had just been shot with a pellet gun. Both women are looking for answers and are hoping to stop the cruelty. (November 16, 2011, Page 1)
