Gucci The Dog Dies After He Was Left In Hot Car At Parx Casino: Affidavit
Gucci didn’t make it.
The pup was found locked inside a sweltering car at PARX Casino on Sunday, June 29 — dehydrated, his gums discolored, and his body overheating to 108 degrees. His owner, Andrew Juan Deshield, refused lifesaving care, police said. The dog died.
Now Deshield, 62, of Pennsylvania, is facing seven charges — three felonies — in a heartbreaking case of animal cruelty that stunned responders in Bucks County, according to an affidavit and docket obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, July 3.
Deshield left Gucci inside the vehicle in the casino parking lot while temperatures out…
Devastating Blaze Destroys Home, Displaces Family, Dogs In Fishkill: 'They Are Struggling'
A Dutchess County family is asking for help after an intense house fire destroyed their home and belongings, leaving them with nowhere to go.
The fire broke out around before midnight on Friday, June 13 at 111 Maple Rd. in Fishkill, displacing six people, two dogs, and a kitten, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by a relative.
While all six family members and both dogs made it out safely, the fate of the kitten remains unknown.
The fire consumed nearly everything inside the house, including money, clothing, furniture, and important documents. The family is currently s…
Puppy Found Starving In Crate After Owner’s Death In Dutchess: SPCA Pleads For Help
A 5-month-old puppy named Cookie is fighting for his life in Dutchess County after being found locked in a crate—alone, starving, and severely dehydrated—days after his owner died, officials said.
According to an announcement from the Hyde Park-based Dutchess County SPCA on Thursday, June 12, Cookie had spent his entire short life confined to a cage, with no walks, no affection, and only scraps of food tossed into his crate.
The tragedy deepened when his owner died suddenly and went undiscovered for several days, leaving Cookie trapped with no food, no water, and no way to escape.&nbs…
Major Cruelty Case Seizes 21 Animals From Old Bridge Pair: Police
Authorities in Old Bridge have charged two people after seizing 21 animals from a local residence in what police are calling a major animal cruelty case.
The coordinated rescue took place the week of May 23, following complaints and an ongoing investigation into suspected neglect, Old Bridge Township Police said.
Sixteen dogs, three birds, one cat, and one mouse were found living in unsanitary and overcrowded conditions, lacking proper veterinary care, police said.
The residents — a 59-year-old woman, Tracey Kass, and a 45-year-old man, Shane Ulmer — have each been charged with 21 counts o…
