The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-14
CARE OF DUMB ANIMALS.
Little Joseph Dumbrowcr Has Repor-
ted Several Cases.


The Society for the Prevention OF Cru
city 10 Animals held its monthly meeting
at their office last evening, Or. !. Is.
Wood presiding. There were present
Mrs Ben Palmer. Miss Bertha HICKS
CAPT. Cyrus ROssieuX. William Rehllhs'
John Chambliu. J. r. Y. Daniel ana -
4. KennOn.
The annual meeting will be held Jan.
uarv nth. aud the November report OF
Agent Pussy follows.
Number OF cases investigated, as fol-
lows ........ ......--.... ...+..........'' ~
AdmOnitiOns ........ ...... -...... 80, -
Horses and mules with sore shoulders
or backs Observation-Disclosures. ..........-. =
Horses and mules unfit for work. sent
TO stable ........-..... ............ ...'. =
General bad treatment of teams, re-
ported to owners ......-... ......-..... ,
Half starved. poor. old, weak horses
and mules ordered of street ........ IL
Overloaded teams relieved .............. :
Horses or mules lame or suffering Tor
want Of shoes. stopped from work
until shOd .......... .............. ..... .
Cruelty beating or whipping horses
and n0}C8 ...............- .....s...r~~~ =
Harness adjusted by Agent 10 keep
from hurting sore places ,.......
Cruelty prevented .......... ........ ...... D
Stopped a man from maltreating poul-
try ............ ...........''' .--..''.'''.
Prosecutions ............. .................. l
occasion 10 interfere in nine cases in be-
half Of dumb animals unable TO defend
themselves. and which had 10 stand un-
necessary and unlimited lashes, rory
lashes has been considered sui1clent pun
ishment for many crimes. but II Is no
measure for many a poor. faithful old
horse that is forced 10 drag heavy loads
about the streets from morning TIL night.
with no h0Pe 0f the slightest reward 81
any kind. and all that many Of them get
4 NJ a m N
stall. without even straw bed to lie
upon. The poor horse cannot complain.
and So under such treatment. must
dwindle away until he becomes a mere
skeleton. or be brought TO the notice OF
the 5. +. G.. A.. the only legal protector
which will stand up for him and dare 10
make known his rights.
l often wish that citizens who report
cases could know how much good they
often do. and | know there are many
kind hearted people who. II they only re-
allied the amount Of good that could be
done with so little cost. by helping 10
enlarge the work ~ the society. would
be more than willing 10 donate their
mites TO its cause.
The society needs many things. Among
those most needed IS shelter for all
kinds OF animals People who love their
little pet dogs and cats. and many others
know what an advantage II would be
But all this is impossible unless some
tender hearted persons would remember
the society in q substantial way. as such
sustain the societies IN other large cities
and bv giving them the means. enable
them 10 carry on the work In a way that
does the most good.
am Indebted to citizens for reporting
many OF the cases investigated our
mftie friend. Jos Dumbr6wef. oar young
est member. has reported several cases
that needed attention, and he wishes me
to say that he will report all cases of any
kind Of cruelty that comes 10 his notice.
Anyone can report these cases through
one al the office 10 answer. Old phone.
rs. new 33S-
During the month we humanely de
stroyed the following animals. diseased
and sick or crippled past recovery;
Horses and mules .......-...... ........., y
Dogs and cats ............... .-............ -
Total ................ ....''.''' ''''''' 20