S.W. Philadelphia woman pleads guilty to keeping dog in 'feces-filled property'
A 61-year-old Kingsessing woman has pleaded guilty to a summary charge of animal cruelty for confining her dog in unsanitary conditions, authorities said Thursday.
A 61-year-old Kingsessing woman has pleaded guilty to a summary charge of animal cruelty for confining her dog in unsanitary conditions, authorities said Thursday.
Patricia Bryant, of the 1900 block of South 57th Street, pleaded guilty Wednesday and was immediately sentenced by Municipal Court Judge Martin Coleman. She was ordered to pay $737 in restitution to the Pennsylvania SPCA for her dog's care and was prohibited from owning any animal for 90 days, the PSPCA said.
On June 2, humane law enforcement officers from the PSPCA removed Bryant's pit bull-type dog from her "feces-filled property" after receiving a tip to its animal-cruelty hotline, the animal-welfare organization said.
The dog, Brody, was rescued and taken to the PSPCA's headquarters, at 350 E. Erie Ave. in North Philadelphia, where he was evaluated and cared for by its veterinary team.
Brody remains in the care of the PSPCA and will be available for adoption if no appeal is filed.
Anyone who spots animal abuse can call the cruelty hotline at 866-601-SPCA.
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