No Justice: Ohio woman found guilty of felony animal cruelty after dragging dog behind vehicle

[Sugar Cookie]

For the first time in Ross County, a case of felony animal cruelty was successfully prosecuted, said Prosecutor Jeffrey Marks.

Cynthia Temple-Colburn, of Waverly, was recently found guilty of both fifth-degree felony cruelty to animals and misdemeanor first-degree cruelty to animals in Judge Matthew Schmidt’s Ross County Common Pleas courtroom.

Temple-Colburn waived her right to trial by jury, so she had a trial where the judge determined her guilt.

Temple-Colburn was indicted and consequently found guilty on the animal cruelty charges after reports that she knowingly dragged a dog on a leash from her vehicle for one mile on a county road on July 6, 2021.

Northfork Animal Clinic veterinarian Blake Lloyd determined that the dog had a large open wound on its abdomen, toes and paw pads that were damaged to the point they were missing, road rash, bleeding, abrasions and swelling to the head and face all consistent with being dragged behind a vehicle.

The dog's condition worsened and required further medical care. It had fluid in its abdomen, needed skin grafts and a leg amputation. It was determined that the dog would have a poor quality of life.

The young, 18-pound mixed-breed dog, named Blake by the Ross County Humane Society staff was humanely euthanized at the recommendation of veterinary staff, according to the Humane Society.

Temple-Colburn will be sentenced on March 24. She faces restitution, a maximum of 12 months in prison and a fine of up to $2,500, Marks said.

Waverly woman found guilty of felony animal cruelty in Ross County

A Ross County woman was found guilty of fifth-degree felony cruelty to animals, the first successful prosecution of felony animal cruelty in the county.

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[Metalfan]

Blake you are still beautiful!

 

[Sevens My Charm]

I hope they garnish her ways for full restitution .. I hope the bitch gets sentenced above guidelines if possible and she is garnished for the max fine amount as well .. drag her sorry ass behind a car for a mile on a leash and maybe she learns the value of life for all living things ..

 

[Busy Bee]

Seven, you are right, she should have to pay every expense for the Dogs care! And then be fined on top of that! That’s horrible, everyone should know exactly what she did!

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Cynthia Temple-Colburn has been sentenced to 180 days in jail after she dragged a puppy behind a vehicle for at least a mile last year in Ross County.

According to the Ross County Humane Society, Cynthia Temple-Colburn of Waverly was found guilty of felony animal cruelty on Monday.

The incident happened back on July 6, 2021. The puppy, known as Blake by the humane society staff, died as a result of the trauma.

The Ross County Dog Warden and the humane society took her to the North Folk Animal Clinic.

According to doctors, the dog sustained multiple severe injuries, including a large open wound on the abdomen and damage to her toes and paw pads to the point that they were missing.

The dog was then taken to the Ohio State University Veterinary Clinic for further treatment. She later died due to the severity of her injuries.

The humane society said the judge handed down the maximum sentence which also included restitution for medical bills in the amount of $775.37, completing 200 hours of community service, a $2,500 fine and prohibited from ever owning a companion animal.

In a statement, Executive Director of the Ross County Humane Society Jenn Thomas said they are thankful for the judge recognizing the severity of the case and sentencing accordingly.

“While we wish the circumstances had never occurred, it’s good to see the message sent that animal abuse will not be tolerated in our community,” she said.

Waverly woman sentenced after being found guilty of dragging puppy with car

Cynthia Temple-Colburn was found guilty of felony animal cruelty on Monday.

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