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Alpaca beaten to Death in TWP OHIO
This was in the news this past week:
MADISON TWP. — A 17-year-old boy is charged after he is accused of beating a three month-old alpaca to death earlier this month, WKRC-TV Local 12 reported.
The youth is charged with animal cruelty, breaking and entering and tampering with evidence and is being held in the Butler County Juvenile Detention Center in Hamilton.
Another 17-year-old and a 22-year-old woman also may be charged in the case, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Local 12 reported.
The animal was at a farm in the 1700 block of Brown Run Road in Madison Twp., and had been reported stolen.
Deputies say those involved beat the young alpaca and took the animal away in a truck and beat it again until it was dead before dumping it in an abandoned barn on Elk Creek Road in Montgomery County, Local 12 reported.
Alpacas Wing Ranch and Annie Earhart have gotten together to ask for donations.
This is what was put on Facebook:
Annie Earhart The recent brutal slaying of the 4month cria has led me to action: I am encouraging and challenging all of my Fb friends to donate $5.00 (more if you can) to "Cosette's Cause". Your $ will go to help prosecute the heartless demons that beat and kill animals. You will also receive a gift for your trouble: a pink felt alpaca magnet to display as a reminder of our appreciation.
Annie Earhart
THANK YOU! Please send donations to:
COSETTE'S CAUSE
ALPACA WINGS RANCH
731 SW V V HWY
CENTERVIEW, MO 64019
I (Annie Earhart) will send you a receipt along with your alpaca magnet gift!
ALPACA WINGS RANCH
731 SW V V HWY
CENTERVIEW, MO 64019
I (Annie Earhart) will send you a receipt along with your alpaca magnet gift!
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Permalink Reply by Marian Stark Davis on -
This incident took place in southwestern Ohio, rather than Missouri. Terrible.
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Permalink Reply by John Fifield on -
Another article about this horrible crime.
http://www.journal-news.com/news/crime/owner-of-beaten-killed-baby-...
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Permalink Reply by Cynthia at The 'Paca Place at Stardust Farm on -
This IS terrible...but I think it was in PA or MA or someplace back East...NOT in Missouri as the subject line says. I read it on another alpaca group yesterday and it did say which state it was in, and since I'm from Missouri I would have noticed that right off.
I hope that young man gets the help he needs and the alpaca owners find comfort for such a horrible thing.
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Permalink Reply by Lois Shaneour on
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Annie:
This is absolutely horrible. I will be donating money for this. Start killing animals and progress to people. Who ever did this should be prosecuted. How were these people raised? How totally cruel.
Lois
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Permalink Reply by Maryann Marsh on -
Madison Township Ohio, sorry, thanks for the info! I also am donating. I know the economy is tough folks but lets all reach deep for this one
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Permalink Reply by Wren Owens on -
Unbelievable...."What is the world coming to?" as they say. Just when you think things couldn't get uglier, something deranged like this occurs. That poor alpaca! And that poor, sick-minded, morally void young man...wow...What kind of life and upbringing has he had to become capable of such a thing? I think some time under lock and key with some close supervision and daily counseling might serve him well. I believe people that young still have a chance at rehabilitation, with the right help. As for the innocent cria, well, I guess the only thing I can tell myself is that she is at least free of that particular toxic environment and at peace now. What a horrible way to go, though. I'm just sick about this. Annie, good for you for organizing some help for the cria's owners. I'll send you a check.
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Permalink Reply by Linda Ann Salsbury on -
Indeed this did take place in Ohio - too close to northern KY to suit me. I simply can't understand how anyone could violently harm one of these gentle, intelligent creatures. This incident leaves me dumbfounded and angry. Definitely I hope the perpetrator of this crime is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I wonder how they discovered who did it? And the poor owner....how she must be feeling right now makes my heart ach.
Linda Salsbury
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Permalink Reply by Margie Phipps on -
According to the article I got in my Google Alert report. The alpaca was a male named Masterpiece, cute little fawn dude. Owners are Rebecca Hardin and Jeff Pergram of Madison Twp.
It is disgusting and he and his owners were definitely in my thoughts yesterday as hubby and I took that electric fence wire and walked around the pasture 3 times to put it up on the fence posts. We don't live near a road, we are 3/10ths of a mile off the road and rarely do we see anyone down here unless they are coming to see us. Our major threat will be Coyote when we get our pacas in a couple of weeks. But we are putting up the best protection we can with 4x4 and 6x6 posts and 5ft no climb fence topped off with 2 wires (one hot one not) and a hot wire on the bottom.
I would be devastated if this happened to mine and I'm taking all the precautions I can to make sure it doesn't !
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Permalink Reply by Mary Squires on
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Dear Margie,
I strongly encourage you to include Italian Maremma Guard Dogs in your herd protection plan. After 2 of mine were attacked by outside dogs, I purchased 2 and put them with my herd. It's the only way I have any piece of mind. These are Big dogs. Mine are not 2 years old yet and their paws are bigger than my palm. They look similar to a Pyreneese. There coats are not as long and they have beautiful golden eyes. They will not harm the herd. I have watched my male alpacas charge them and they either dodge away or roll over on their backs exposing their tummys to let them know they are a not a threat. Thor and Ceazar also use the outer rim of the field for their facilities, not soiling the center. You will need to teach them the members of the family that are allowed in the pen and the vet. Other than that, they will not allow any others in the pen that are not with you.
These dogs are truly excellent guardians.
Sincerely.
Mary Squires
BikerBabe Alpacas
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Permalink Reply by Theresa Pitts on
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I would like to second this. Also, there are several very good breeds to guard your herd. We use Anatolian Shepherds and there isn't ANYTHING getting into our fields that doesn't belong. It is amazing to watch our two when they sense danger. One herds everyone together into a small group in the middle of the field and the other heads to the fence to find out what is out there.
Llamas are great guard animals as well (we have 2 of them), but the dogs can get to all of the fields when needed.
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Permalink Reply by T on
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Hello,
I do not breed alpacas, however I came across this article in my local paper. I then googled the story to find out more information. I know where these people are located and the name of the 'woman' who was a part of this atrocious cruelty. I am having a problem finding her phone number and her exact address. If anyone knows any additional information on the 3 persons involved in this disgusting inhumane crime, please e-mail me the info at liberation2all@verizon.net.
Thank you,
T
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Permalink Reply by Suzie Radtke on -
This just makes me physically sick. I will never understand anyone who can be so cruel.
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