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resources > cruelty cases
Find details about criminal and civil court cases in Minnesota, and court calendars, at:
Minnesota Judicial Branch
The links below provide a listing of some animal cruelty cases in the State of Minnesota. (Some information on links is not updated; use for general overview. Check with individual county district courts for most recent data.)
Pet-Abuse: Cruelty database
Pet-Abuse: Minnesota map
Pet-abuse.com Animal Abuse U.S. Zip Code & County Case Search
MINNESOTA ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES
Below are a few recent animal cruelty cases in Minnesota.
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STAR: Benjamin Stavaas accused of slitting dog's throat
In June 2010, Star, a German Shepherd mix, had her throat slit by her owner, Benjamin James Stavaas. (Court documents state Stavaas admitted to slitting dog's throat because he was angry she chased a car.) Bail for Stavaas set at $200,000. Charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty and torture. Sentencing to be held December 2011. For further details, contact the Otter Tail County Courthouse or Otter Tail County Attorney.
• May 17, 2011 Animal rights groups attend hearing for Battle Lake man accused of cutting dog's throat
• May 5, 2011 Bail set for Underwood man accused of slitting dog's throat
• May 5, 2011 Underwood man accused of slitting dog's throat
• petabuse.com: Profile of case
• Facebook page: Justice for Star
• care2petitionsite: Justice for Star in Minnesota
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HORSES: Horses neglected (1 dead) in Douglas County
Four horses rescued from a residence in Douglas County. Theses horses (thoroughbreds) were found to be suffering from emaciation and dehydration. One colt found dead.
• April 27, 2011 - Authorities find 5 neglected horses, one dead, hear Osakis
April 25, 2011 - Stevens County Humane Society takes in more neglected horses
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PUPPY: Woman to stand trial for trying to mail puppy
Stacey Champion tried to send a four-month-old black poodle-Schnauzer mix puppy in the mail from Minneapolis to Atlanta. Charged with misdemeanor. Hennepin County. Case ID: 17338
• April 20, 2011 Woman who tried to send puppy through the mail will go to trial
• Feb. 7, 2011 Mpls woman loses custody of dog she tried to mail
• petabuse.com: Profile of case
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HORSES: Horses neglected and dead in Starbuck, MN
Seven dead horses and 14 other horses (alive, but severely malnourished) were found at a Starbuck farm. Owner charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty.
• MN authorities investigate animal neglect case
• April 6, 2011 Neglected horses findings homes
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HORSES: Animals die of starvation near Tower, MN
At least six animals died of starvation at a farm in Vermilion Township. Owner, Marcia Berg, was charged with animal cruelty. Case ID: 17666
• petabuse.com: Profile of case
• March 29, 2011 Tower woman cited for neglect after animals die of starvation
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