Tag: Monmouth County SPCA
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Dog hoarding case concludes with guilty plea, fines
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – The Howell couple who had more than 270 dogs removed from their home in June has pleaded guilty and agreed to a plea deal to conclude the case. On Nov. 16, Charlene and Joseph Handrick appeared in Howell Municipal Court before Judge Susan Schroeder Clark and prosecutor Steven…
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Howell couple seeking deal in dog hoarding case
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – A Howell couple who had almost 300 dogs living in their home on Bennett Road are attempting to work out a plea agreement in municipal court in order to avoid a trial. On Sept. 28, Charlene and Joseph Handrick made their second appearance in Howell municipal court before…
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Concert supports ongoing care for rescued animals
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer When Monmouth University and the Associated Humane Societies (AHS) teamed up recently to present a benefit concert, the idea was to offer support to dogs that were rescued from a home in Howell in June and other animals that have come to be cared for at the organization’s shelter in…
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Eatontown officers, first aid responders honored
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — A recent Borough Council meeting featured local volunteers who were honored for their hard work and dedication in saving lives and making the community a better place to live. “It’s always great here in the borough to have some great things that happen, especially from our volunteers,”…
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Circle BMW launches campaign to benefit Monmouth County SPCA
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Circle BMW has launched a new public awareness and fundraising campaign to benefit the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). With every registered test drive taken at Circle BMW through Aug. 19, $25 will be donated to the Monmouth County SPCA. Circle…
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Howell couple face large fines in dog hoarding case
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – A Howell couple who had almost 300 dogs living in their home on Bennett Road and were charged with animal cruelty in connection with that situation made their first appearance in municipal court, but the charges against them have not been resolved. The case against Charlene and Joseph…
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Dozens of cats taken from Colts Neck property
COLTS NECK – Dozens of cats that were removed from a home in Colts Neck are receiving care from the Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPAC). Representatives of the agency responded to the home on Magnolia Lane after a cruelty complaint was received on its New Jersey Animal Cruelty Hotline. According to a press release, the resident…
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Howell couple facing more than 550 animal cruelty charges
A couple who had more than 270 dogs living in their Bennett Road, Howell, home will face more than 550 counts of animal cruelty, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. In a press release, the prosecutor said representatives of the Monmouth County SPCA signed complaints against Charlene and Joseph Handrik. They are charged with…
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Dogs continue to progress following rescue in Howell
By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL – A total of 293 dogs, and counting, are continuing to recover following their rescue from a home in Howell earlier this month. Last week, Joseph and Charlene Hendricks were identified as the residents who were keeping the dogs in their home on Bennett Road. The home was the…