Keep it Humane

Maggot Dog (Episode 223)

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Intro:

  • Host introduces the episode's focus on a distressing case of animal neglect.
  • Sets the scene: July 28, 2014, Officer D. Ettinger responds to a call concerning an injured Rottweiler.

    • Main Segment:

    • Officer's Dispatch: Officer D. Ettinger dispatched to Adams Street regarding an allegedly injured Rottweiler.
    • Arrival at Scene: Officer finds Rottweiler laying in an alley, breathing slowly, with signs of severe neglect.
    • Veterinary Intervention: Rottweiler transported to Alameda East Veterinary Clinic, where Dr. Jon Romano assesses the dog's critical condition.
    • Discovery of Owner: Denver Animal Care and Control locates the owner, Judy Buckhart, who had called 311 about her sick dog.
    • Transcript Revelation: Details from Judy Buckhart's call to 311 emerge, including shocking revelations of administering marijuana honey to the dog.
    • Follow-Up Visit: On August 19, 2014, Officer returns to Adams Street to gather more information.
    • Owner Interviews: Judy Buckhart and her son Gregory Buckhart provide insights into the dog's history and neglect.
    • Reasons for Neglect: Financial constraints and skepticism about veterinary care cited by the Buckharts.
    • Additional Observations: Presence of another neglected dog, Boots, prompts legal action due to lack of vaccinations and grooming.

      • Conclusion:

      • Host reflects on the tragic circumstances surrounding Kimie, the neglected Rottweiler, and the broader issues of animal welfare and neglect.
      • Calls for increased awareness and action to prevent similar cases of neglect in the future.

        • Outro:

        • Reminder to listeners to report cases of animal neglect and abuse to appropriate authorities.
        • Preview of upcoming episodes and topics.
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