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Surveillance
System Donated and Installed
Update:
November 8th
After hearing about Miranda's case, local
Security System company, Norris, Inc. of Greenland, NH
(www.norrisinc.com)
generously donated an outdoor surveillance system valued
at over $6000 to the NHSPCA. With additional donations
from concerned citizens, we were able to purchase extra
cameras to complete the donated system. This security
system will ensure that the next time an animal is abandoned
on our doorstep, we will be able to identify the person
and bring charges.
It has been over three weeks since the NHSPCA
discovered a black and white female Cocker Spaniel who
had suffocated to death inside a plastic bin outside our
doors. The dog had been put into the air tight bin and
left outside the door during business hours when the agency
was open to the public. She has been named Miranda and
the investigation into her death remains ongoing.
Many people have made donations to our SOS
fund to help purchase a surveillance system for the agency.
In addition, donations have been made towards Miranda's
burial and the purchase of a headstone. Miranda will be
buried at Rolling Meadow Pet Cemetery on Union Road in
Stratham, NH, which is maintained by the NHSPCA. She will
be laid to rest, but the memory of what she endured lives
on with the staff, volunteers and supporters of the NHSPCA.
It is our strongest wish that someone will be able to
identify Miranda and help us get justice for her. Below
are pictures of the collar that Miranda was wearing at
the time of her death. There is also a link available
to pictures of Miranda. Please, if you feel you might
know this dog, contact the Stratham Police Department
or our Field Services Manager, Steve Sprowl at (603) 772-
2921 x111 with any information you may have.
Special Thank You to Norris, Inc and all
who have donated towards Miranda's final resting place.
WARNING - although
the photos on the next page have been edited to remove
graphic content, they may be disturbing. Please view with
caution Click Here
to view Photos of "Miranda".
| Miranda's Collar - purple with yellow
flowers |
Close up of Miranda's collar |
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Owner
Still Not Identified -
We need your help
Update:
October 19th
Reward
Offered In Stratham, N.H., Dog Death
(Oct. 19, 2007) The Humane Society of the United States
(HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2500 for information
leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or
persons responsible for abandoning a cocker spaniel, between
seven and nine years old, in an air-tight plastic tub
outside the New Hampshire SPCA (NHSPCA) located on Portsmouth
Ave. in Stratham. The dog was found dead, apparently from
suffocation, and there were indications the dog struggled
to escape.
The Case: On Sunday October 14, shelter staff sorting
donations left outside the NHSPCA discovered a dead Cocker
Spaniel in a plastic container. This black and white,
female Cocker Spaniel was found in a dark blue Sterilite
bin marked Bar Stuff with Christmas bows in the bottom.
The dog appeared to be approximately 7 to 9 years of age,
had a light purple collar with blue and yellow flowers.
Animal Cruelty:
The connection between animal cruelty and human violence
is well documented. The HSUS First Strike Campaign®
raises public awareness and educates communities about
this connection while providing a variety of resources
to law enforcement agencies, social work professionals,
educators, legislators and families. The HSUS offers rewards
in animal cruelty cases across the country and works to
strengthen laws against animal cruelty. Visit www.humanesociety.org/firststrike.
The Investigators:
The case is currently under investigation by the NHSPCA
with assistance from the Stratham Police Department. Anyone
with information may call the NHSPCA Investigator at 603-772-2921
extension 111 or call the Stratham Police Department.
The New Hampshire SPCA is seeking donations to help
pay for an outside surveillance system to ensure that
the next time an animal is abandoned on our doorstep,
we will be able to identify the person and bring charges.
The New Hampshire SPCA depends on community support to
help care for homeless animals. Donations may be made
to the SOS Fund ,
by phone at (603) 772-2921 or by mail to SOS Fund, PO
Box 196, Stratham NH 03885.
UPDATE: October 19th
Stratham, NH - The black and white Cocker
Spaniel that suffocated to death in a plastic container
on Sunday October 14, 2007 has still not been identified.
The 7-9 year old dog had a light purple collar with blue
and yellow flowers.
This inhumane and cruel act causing immeasurable suffering
and the resulting death is a serious crime and the NHSPCA
continues to seek the public's assistance in identifying
the dog and owner. For identification purposes, photographs
of the dog are now posted on our site. Please see the
link below to view pictures.
"We are putting the photo on our web site to aid
in identification. There is a posted warning before the
photo can be opened knowing that it may be very disturbing
for viewers to see," stated Investigator Steve Sprowl.
"We are hoping to get a witness that knows the identity
of the dog." "Further, I have given the dog
a name. I have named her MIRANDA. The name is significant
in two ways. The first simply to give her the dignity
of a name and the second is that if the owner is identified,
he/she will be read their MIRANDA Rights under state law
if they are arrested for this crime."
The case is currently under investigation by the NHSPCA
and assistance has been requested by the Stratham Police
Department. Anyone with information is urged to call the
NHSPCA Investigator at 772-2921 extension 111 or call
the Stratham Police Department. Anonymity can be granted
if requested.
WARNING - the photos you are
about to see are graphic and may be disturbing. Please
view with caution Click
Here to view Photos of "Miranda".
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