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Hamiltion, Ohio — A Hamilton man admitted Wednesday to dumping a pregnant beagle outside during a snowstorm.
Daryl Lawson pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and abandoning animals in exchange for a suspended jail term.
A judge sentenced Lawson to 180 days in jail, with 175 days of that term suspended, and ordered him to spend two years on probation.
Lawson must also pay $750 in fines and perform 40 hours of community service at the Humane Society, and he may not live in a residence that has animals for two years.
As part of his plea agreement, a failure to restrain charge was dropped against Lawson.
Lawson admitted that he abandoned the dog in February near Benzing Farms in Butler County because he didn’t want to care for her or her puppies.
The dog, which was named Valentine, gave birth to eight puppies, only five of which survived. The puppies are now seven-weeks old.
Animal control officers said all the dogs were in good health and would soon be placed in adopted homes.
I can't believe that's all he got!!! That is just bs!! People who abuse animals should get stiffer penalties.
Wonder how HE would fare out in a snowstorm with no supplies. I would say he should be pregnant, but that would obviously be biologically impossible (unfortunately)….
Unfortunately, there are far too many out there who feel that 'they're just dogs'.