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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGrinch of the year award: Woman found guilty of stealing sick neighbor's dog and euthanizing it
The dog's owner, Mark Boehler, who was undergoing treatment for cancer when the dog was taken, was 'thrilled' Paris was convicted.
She was found guilty of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and cruelty to animals, is awaiting sentencing and could get anything up to 10 years in jail.
sakabatou
(42,083 posts)That woman is a monster.
RKP5637
(67,032 posts)Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)Surely a decent vet should be able to tell whether a particular dog was in decent shape or not, and be able to tell the difference between a 'sick and neglected' dog and one that isn't.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)She told the vet she couldn't afford the treatment for the cancerous tumors and he actually went to her house to euthanize Thor. Yet, the vet said the dog could have lived another 10 years! The animal rescue officer was willing to have the dog treated, but Gisele apparently wanted the dog put down quickly to hide her crimes.
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2014/12/26/Deliberations-resume-in-Spring-Hill-dog-napping-trial-Pittsburgh/stories/201412260117
Initech
(99,915 posts)As a dog person and someone who has adopted dogs through rescue shelters, this is seriously infuriating to me that someone who would do that.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)It got a lot of coverage in the Pittsburgh media. What a heartless, nasty piece of work she is. The owner (Boehler) even wants the dog's remains. So heart-breaking.
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2014/12/26/Deliberations-resume-in-Spring-Hill-dog-napping-trial-Pittsburgh/stories/201412260117