Charges could be filed against the snake's owner for failure to provide adequate shelter.
Middletown Township Animal Control removed a dead python from a house on George Street, in the township's River Plaza section on Thursday. The incident is currently under investigation by MCSPCA Chief Buddy Amato. He said the pet snake was housed in a wooden crate outfitted with a heat lamp. But the gas and electric have been shut off, and the very cold temperatures in recent days likely killed the reptile, Amato said. Pythons are accustomed to a tropical climate, he explained. Amato has the names of two young men — "persons of interest," he said — who were recently living in the house. The mother of one of them was contacted by the MCSPCA. She said the snake belonged to her son, Amato said. Investigators are looking for a dog and cat …
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House where abandoned python was found
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The Monmouth County SPCA is one of 50 organizations across the country participating in the ASPCA $100,000 Challenge.
Folks considering adopting a pet have the opportunity in the next three months to not only bring home a new furry family member, but to help push the Monmouth County SPCA closer to snagging $100,000 for the Eatontown-based shelter. The Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA) held a press conference on Aug. 1 to announce its participation in the ASPCA Save More Lives - $100,000 Challenge. The contest honors the top organization of the 50 competing that places the most animals in forever homes and therefore saves the most lives over a three-month period, August to October. The MCSPCA is a non-kill shelter in Eatontown that cares for more than 4,000 lost, neglected or abused animals each year without any federal or state financial assistance. It …
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Monmouth County SPCA, Homeward Bound Adoption Center, and Vogel Spay/Neuter Clinic
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justme
8:38 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013
No, they don't need to be revised. If you choose to take on the responsibilities of an animal - any animal - that cannot care for itself due to cage/housing conditions/regulations, then you should be held responsible if your neglect ends in that animals death. It's reprehensible to allow an animal to die simply because you are too stupid to provide simple care, or find someone who can. more ›