The ASPCA Rescues 49 Wirehaired Fox Terriers From Basement of Bronx Home

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Wednesday, 19 March 2003

Caretaker arrested for animal cruelty.

At approximately 2:00 pm yesterday, an ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement agent arrested 35 year-old Charles Horton under suspicion of animal cruelty. Forty-nine wirehaired fox terriers were found in the basement of 3160 Amper Avenue--a residence in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, NY.

The dogs, ranging in ages from young puppies to older adults, were removed from the home and transferred to the ASPCA. They are currently receiving medical attention and other necessary care at Bergh Memorial Hospital. Once the dogs are available for adoption, the ASPCA will release a public statement on their website and to the media.

Founded in 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane organization established in the Western Hemisphere and exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate pain, fear and suffering in animals. 740,000 members and donors support our mission. The ASPCA provides national programming and leadership in humane education and public awareness, government affairs and public policy, shelter support, animal placement, animal medical services and poison control services. While there is no direct reporting relationship with other SPCA's, the ASPCA National Shelter Outreach department provides extensive assistance and support to shelters nationwide. The New York City headquarters houses a full-service animal hospital, animal behavior center, adoption facility, and Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Department, which is responsible for enforcing New York's animal cruelty laws. The original reality series Animal Precinct, airing on the Animal Planet network, chronicles the work of the ASPCA's HLE agents as they investigate cases of animal cruelty. Now in its third season, the award-winning documentary is seen by millions of viewers nationally. The ASPCA is a privately funded 501 [c] [3] not-for-profit corporation. For more information, visit www.aspca.org or our online adoption partner www.petfinder.com.

For more information, or to contact American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, see their website at: www.aspca.org