Puppy Shooting Suspect May Face Felony Charges
A 74-year-old Lake Samish woman who is accused of shooting a neighbor’s puppy last month may face felony animal cruelty charges.
Evelyn Wade, 74, of the 500 block of Cedar Acres Street, is scheduled to appear in Whatcom County District Court Dec. 11 after receiving a citation Sept. 14 for discharging a .22 rifle in the direction of neighbors the same day.
Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo said his office is recommending additional felony charges in the death of the dog after completing an investigation of the incident.
A spokesman for the Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office said the case has not been assigned to a prosecutor.
In a September interview, Wade said she shot Bandit, her neighbor’s 6-month-old golden retriever puppy, after it came into her yard and knocked over a birdhouse.
Bandit’s owners Jim and Victoria Hassi said the dog was paralyzed by a shot to his spine, and was later euthanized.
Article from the Bellingham Herald
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