Maggot Dog (Episode 223)

Keep it Humane

Intro:

• Host introduces the episode's focus on a distressing case of animal neglect.
• Sets the scene: July 28, 2014, Officer D. Ettinger responds to a call concerning an injured Rottweiler.

Main Segment:

• Officer's Dispatch: Officer D. Ettinger dispatched to Adams Street regarding an allegedly injured Rottweiler.
• Arrival at Scene: Officer finds Rottweiler laying in an alley, breathing slowly, with signs of severe neglect.
• Veterinary Intervention: Rottweiler transported to Alameda East Veterinary Clinic, where Dr. Jon Romano assesses the dog's critical condition.
• Discovery of Owner: Denver Animal Care and Control locates the owner, Judy Buckhart, who had called 311 about her sick dog.
• Transcript Revelation: Details from Judy Buckhart's call to 311 emerge, including shocking revelations of administering marijuana honey to the dog.
• Follow-Up Visit: On August 19, 2014, Officer returns to Adams Street to gather more information.
• Owner Interviews: Judy Buckhart and her son Gregory Buckhart provide insights into the dog's history and neglect.
• Reasons for Neglect: Financial constraints and skepticism about veterinary care cited by the Buckharts.
• Additional Observations: Presence of another neglected dog, Boots, prompts legal action due to lack of vaccinations and grooming.

Conclusion:

• Host reflects on the tragic circumstances surrounding Kimie, the neglected Rottweiler, and the broader issues of animal welfare and neglect.
• Calls for increased awareness and action to prevent similar cases of neglect in the future.

Outro:

• Reminder to listeners to report cases of animal neglect and abuse to appropriate authorities.
• Preview of upcoming episodes and topics.