David Beers of Frederick, Maryland was sentenced to $1,000, 300 hours of community service and a restitution of $318 for the killing of Timothy and Caisha Wantz’s chihuahua.  Beers plead guilty to felony animal cruelty.  His sentence was previously a three year prison term.  Read more here.

Seattle animal control responded to reports of meat left in Lincoln Park with the intent to poison the dogs.  So far, nothing has been turned up.  Read more here.