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Girl, 11, Charged With Beating Her Foster Mother’s Puppy To Death

July 13, 2012 at 11:07 am by Morbid

LAKE GEORGE, NY – Police in New York have charged an 11-year-old girl with the beating death of her foster mother’s 13-week-old puppy after the girl got angry with the woman when she would not give her a ride.

The incident happened on Sunday, not long after the girl was placed in the home for an overnight stay, after the girl’s foster mother refused to give the girl a ride somewhere.

In response to being denied, the girl reportedly beat the woman’s 13-week-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to death by repeatedly slamming it against the floor and a bed post.

The girl was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and criminal mischief. She can either be prosecuted, or placed in some kind of diversion program. So far, the Warren County Family Court has not commented on the case.

Of course, as most everyone who reads this site is aware, an 11-year-old killing a puppy in such a fashion and for the reasons given, is a definite indicator that this girl has some major issues. This something that Cathy Cloutier, executive director of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Upstate New York, wants to remind everyone.

“We can’t lose fact that this child really needs some major, serious help before other victims are in her line,” said Cloutier.

I agree with her. As heinous and disturbing as this girl’s actions were, I don’t want to see her placed in some kind of juvenile facility. She is at an age in which a rehabilitation program could be very beneficial for her, and society in general, by addressing the obvious mental issues she is currently experiencing.

Throwing an 11-year-old into jail, even one designed for juveniles, will not address her issues and will likely just end with her being placed back into society worse off than she was when she went in.

Tags: Animal Cruelty, Crime, foster care, Juvenile, New York, puppy

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Prominent Prozac

We’ll be seeing this kid on here again someday, probably for murder over a popsicle or some shit.
http://akemi-mokoto.me/ Akemi Mokoto

Lock that crazy girl up in the funny farm for a long LONG time.
neenaP

She needs to be punished some people cant be rehabilitated but I hope she can to some extent if not sterilize her. I see child beater or killer in her future.
Sam

She held on to his soft furry body while she slammed the life out of him? I don’t know Morbid, that is seriously close up and personal – i honestly don’t know if that kind of fucked in the head can even BE rehabilitated.
JGo555

Completely true at the “not being thrown in jail” part.
I just hope this girl wasn’t born broken like a psychopath is.
establer06

Oh hell no…….this evil little bitch is a serial killer in training. I can’t even type what i woulda done to this kid if she had done it to my pup. Juvenile facility is packed with people trying to help the little s.o.b’s. Far as I know there is no rehabilitating pure evil.
http://www.dreamindemon.com Morbid

To those of you speaking of “evil” and not being able to be rehabilitated should really do some research on the re-offending rate of children getting professional treatment vs children thrown in jail purely for some revengejustice lust.

In some cases, like Missouri, their juvenile diversion program keeps 92 percent of their juveniles from being repeat offenders. Over half of their juveniles that were thrown in jail, come back.

Throwing an 11-year-old girl in jail because of mental issues that are beyond her control or comprehension is not only more expensive and does not offer any kind of mental treatment, it is simply retarded.
http://www.dreamindemon.com Morbid

If she is thrown in jail, you are probably right.
http://www.dreamindemon.com Morbid

Here’s some links if interested in doing any reading:
http://news.change.org/stories/missouri-s-miracle-is-a-model-for-juvenile-justice-reform

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marian-wright-edelman/missouris-humane-and-sens_b_91853.html

Luckily, and despite people’s unwillingness to educate themselves or change, some states are following Missouri’s example — unable to deny the benefits of rehabilitating kids over incarcerating them.
blubberdong

Puberty is a motherfucker.
http://www.dreamindemon.com Count Rackula

Can you imagine how bad her PMS will be?
CT

This morning I stumbled upon a story about an abused woman. She was able to escape after many years of abuse — what finally clicked in her mind that enough was enough? Her 10 year son choked her daughter because he was mad at her – his reason? “I see Daddy do this to you all of the time when he is mad at you.” This woman’s kids are currently in therapy for “explosive anger” issues. I am not saying that this girl has the same background – but it is not a far stretch to guess her background could be very similar considering she is in foster care. An 11 year old is old enough to know better but not always able to understand or control their impulses. Hell, we see adults who are unable to control their tempers etc. This kid has a chance not to grow up to be a dickhead if given a chance.

Poor puppy.
newstarshipsmell

Wow, the same day she arrives she kills the woman’s puppy in a hissyfit? That shit would certainly put me off of foster parenting, for life. Not that I would ever consider it in the first place, what with what a selfish asshole I am and how much I can’t stand kids. I hope this lady has a bigger heart than me, there’s certainly plenty of kids out there that need safe homes.
blubberdong

Someday this little princess will meet the prince of her dreams, he’ll wine and dine and 69 her, treat her like the queen she’s supposed to become, ask for her hand in marriage, buy her a castle in the ‘burbs…

…and in return, every month she’ll put his twig and berries through a wood chipper.
blubberdong

I would like to read those, but I’m still captivated by the link you gave me yesterday
JohnQknowitall

I agree that she shouldn’t go to a juvenile detention center and that she is NOT evil; she is mentally ill with severe anger issues. I have no idea where would be a good place to place her. I can’t imagine another foster home willing to take her and a public psychiatric hospital is not much better than a detention center.
http://www.dreamindemon.com Count Rackula

Isn’t that what marriage is typically like?
CT

When I’m ready for my next husband, I will show you the time of your life as husband #2, OK? I’d hate for you to think marriage is overrated or anything.
Athena

There is no such thing as “good” and “evil”. There are social, beneficial actions and there are anti-social, destructive actions. Those exhibiting the latter can be rehabilitated the vast majority of the time if presented with the right resources. And if an 11-year-old girl isn’t worth trying to rehabilitate, who is?
http://www.dreamindemon.com Count Rackula

Only if it’s you, CT.
Eliza Berntsen

I would like to suggest to place her together with the family that DD featured yesterday. They seem to be an appropriate punishment.
CT

@countrackula:disqus the more I think about it, I see that I would be one of many in line here for your affections. I’m not good about sharing so perhaps it’s not meant to be.
Heather_Habilatory

*sarcastic comment ahead. do not read if you are over-sensitive, stupid, crazy or lack a sense of humor*

Can you blame her for killing the puppy? It’s a freakin cocker spaniel. Evil little fucks. I haven’t met one I like!
tinalib13

Locking this girl up and throwing away the key is NOT the answer. She most certainly needs help and rehabilitation. It will increase her chances of being able to live a normal mentally healthy life tenfold.
tinalib13

Ha! I like your disclaimer. I have never liked cocker spaniels. Friends of ours have one and you can’t even get near either person or the dog will attack you. They’re scary little fuckers!
blubberdong

I know. Fuzzy, cuddly little nuisances. Same with bunnies, nothing but trouble I tell ya.
tinalib13

Amen sister.
http://www.dreamindemon.com Count Rackula

Me either, about the sharing thing. But if we get married, there is no sharing. And really, you’re the only one here who has ever offered to marry me.

Don’t back out now, I already scheduled fittings at the thrift store.

I’ll be yours forever once you put a ring on it. Promise.
blubberdong

If I offer to marry you, you’ll have to sell your wood chipper.
tinalib13

You really are a slut aren’t you Count?…I like that.
newstarshipsmell

More importantly, where was this 13-week-old puppy’s mother at, leaving it defenseless in the hands of a cruel, vicious and dangerous 11-year-old girl? That bitch should be charged with neglect and abandonment.
newstarshipsmell

No one – hence, the robot bodies.
tinalib13

LO fuckin L!!
SayAunt

Kid’s got more problems than a math book.
newstarshipsmell

And none of the solutions in the back.
CT

@blubberdong:disqus & @tinalib13:disqus – I turn my back for two seconds and you two are already skanking after @countrackula:disqus? Whores!
CT

I am really gonna have to get some of those rollers. Your hair is stunning.
CT

It’s not fun if you have to spoil the punch line before you tell the joke.
wolfcat

Now I know I will never foster or adopt a kid that age. I’ll stick with 2-4 year olds. They can only do so much damage.
dropthepuck

The pup she killed was a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, not a cocker spaniel. I’m not a huge fan of cocker spaniels either but Cavaliers are usually pretty good dogs and super cute.
lalalandmamma

At least bunnies taste good.
dropthepuck

I would like this 20 times if I could. I can’t stand kids either and being a foster parent would pretty much be hell on earth.
lalalandmamma

That is exactly why I left my ex-husband when my son was 18 months old. I could never imagine him turning out to be a monster, because it would have been my fault.
SayAunt

Why thanks and look, NO dents!
tinalib13

Winky, wink, wink…you know you love me.
tinalib13

You’re such a meano, but you get points for honesty.
CT

Of course, love. In the best lesbo jello wrestling sort of way.
lalalandmamma

I agree completely. I had terrible emotional problems when I was child, because of my severe early childhood abuse. I beat up kids in school, I stole things, I hated my siblings. Once when I was 6 I beat the crap out of my friend because she put her paper in my cubby hole. I started seeing the school shrink right after and it continued for the next 20 years. I am 1000% sure that is the reason I am a successful functioning member of life. I’m still fucked up, but at least I am passably normal. Can’t say the same for my younger siblings. My younger brother was but in a detention center when he was 13, he was in and out of jail for years after wards.
tinalib13

We’re all a little fucked up! Way to go for turning shit around. I’m sure it wasn’t easy.
CT

I have children but I don’t like other people’s kids. Some days I don’t like mine either.
Heather_Habilatory

same damn dog. I had a cocker and my inlaws have a cavalier, and they both piss me off.
Heather_Habilatory

Yeah. Not getting any downvotes! lol
Heather_Habilatory

Bunnies are mean little creatures.
Heather_Habilatory

Yeah, I don’t think I’d put up with the crap my son puts me through if he weren’t MINE. lol
tinalib13

I understand that completely! My cousins’ kids stayed overnight the other day, and they drove me nuts. I couldn’t wait to take them home. They’re 5 & 6. Thank god mine’s 14 now. Little ones are alot of work!
rensuchan

I’m glad to hear that you left your fucked up ex. One less woman or kid to end up on the front page of this site either beaten, or dead because some asshole snapped.
CT

OK great, but there is that pesky problem of my #1. Let me watch a few more episodes of “Snapped” on the chick channel and I will keep you posted.
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

You. Are. Awesome.
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

Yep. Like I’ve said many times on here before. What you allow yourself to go through is your business, get your ass whipped if you like, but when you have children it’s no longer about you.

I’m glad that you left.
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

Awww shoot na, the rollers came out. You look marvelous!
osteenq

Why would you try to keep pets if you were taking on foster children? Let the future serial killers of the world find their own practice animals.
lespacino

She probably watched that SNL Natalie Portman rap one too many times: “I’ll kill your fucking dog for fun, so don’t push me!”
Heather_Habilatory

Dogs are a part of the American dream. White picket fence, 2.5 kids, etc.
SayAunt

Thanks doll! You think I went a little bit too dark?
Heather_Habilatory

Send this kid to my house, STAT. I am so sick of listening to my aunt’s dog yap!
ShelbySP

I agree 100%. I’m not to fond of kids, but age 11-17 are the WORST. They would have had to rush over before I beat her to death. DON’T NOBODY TOUCH MY (LITERAL) PUPPIES. Or my metaphorical ones, unless I get dinner and a movie.
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

Not at all. It takes 10 years off of you.
abbys_mom

I cannot “like” this enough. This is what often becomes of the kids we read about on here who aren’t killed by years of horrific abuse, and are not rescued from it and given therapy. I was one of those angry children. An 11 year old in foster care who is void of compassion and able to do such a thing has probably seen the kind of abuse we read about here all the time. In all liklihood, this is the only way she knows to express rage, a rage that comes over the most minor of things. I really hope she gets help.
EveryVillainIsLemons

Whatever they do with her, they need to keep a close eye on her to make sure she’s changed for the better.
EveryVillainIsLemons

Not every foster kid is a serial killer in training. If they were, we’d have a lot more serial killers.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Kathleen-Reidy/1108961153 Kathleen Reidy

99 per cent of serial killers start out abusing animals! This could have easily been a toddler or infant. Cavaliers are the sweetest breed of dog on earth! She needs to be locked up in a mental facilty ASAP
Valerie

I was a foster kid. I have yet to kill anyone or anything (other than hunting).
http://www.facebook.com/people/Cindy-Crawford/13964421 Cindy Crawford

Hey, not all childfree people are “selfish assholes”. And you are probably not either.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_Y7UFWMB3ROZI7R2T2VIELPBR7I VelvetJ

Yes, but teens can be worse. I remember what a little douche I was at that age, now I get to experience all over again with my own kid. Some teens are normal, but most have the worst attitudes imaginable. At least with a little kids you can threaten them with punishment to make them behave.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_Y7UFWMB3ROZI7R2T2VIELPBR7I VelvetJ

I think it depends on why they were foster kids to begin with. Some kids loose there parents at an early age or are put up for adoption. That hopefully would not impact them too much. A kid who is in foster because his or her parents beat and tortured them every day for years probably is a little more likely to have some serious issues.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_Y7UFWMB3ROZI7R2T2VIELPBR7I VelvetJ

and 99% drank milk and ate cheerios. Your point? PETA loves to pull out this statistic but it is meaningless. People become serial killers because they have serious issues, not because they didn’t respect animals.
Castille

Agreed. While I believe there are some kids I don’t think therapy can help, when we talk about severe RAD and the like. We can’t go back and give kids empathy or a conscience if it really is missing, but we can focus on behavior modification. And almost all kids *can* be helped, and if you go in with a philosophy that not all kids benefit, you’ll mislabel and fail to help the nearly all kids who can be. This girl in particular, lashing out to hurt in anger at a time of upheaval certainly leaves me more hopeful then a kid who quietly maimes and feels nothing more than a sort of satisfaction in it, and I’m still not necessarily giving up on that kid. I’m just checking my locks
Castille

While I don’t agree with the serial killer bit, certainly you shouldn’t leave pets and a foster child unsupervised together for everyone’s safety. To even be given room to do something like this sets a kid back.
Heather_Habilatory

Tell the animals it’s meaningless.

And I fucking despise PETA so don’t even bother trying to insinuate I’m one of those whackjobs.
onlyme356

Killing puppies at 11 definitely spells major trouble for her future. Let’s get that girl into some hardcore therapy before someone becomes her next victim. RIP sweet little pup, your life will continue elsewhere.
wyrosjr

I read the two articles and a third I found on my own. So far I am unable to get the real data but I highly suspect that the data is carefully massaged and cherry picked. Why else make it so hard to find?
http://www.dreamindemon.com Morbid

If that info was cherry picked, where are the articles disputing the info?”
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=545692157 Zenka Wistram

I had a very troubled 11 year old once. He was never this violent, but he was violent and frightening. And today at 17 he’s a completely different kid after intensive therapy and lots of help not only for him, but for all of us. He lived through terrible abuse as a toddler before I got him, watched domestic abuse for years after that. The right help could save this child AND those she’ll know in the future.
LeaveMeBe

I’m thankful the foster mother didn’t have an infant lying around or I’m afraid we would be talking about juvie time instead of rehabilitation.
LeaveMeBe

Wait! I didn’t know Cocker Spaniels and King Charles Spaniels were the same thing. My puppy is lab/blue heeler/cocker spaniel mix. She has the lab temperment, the heeler smarts and the cutest little cocker face and ears.
?????????

Well, consider that a baby would have probably been off in a crib or in mother’s arms, rather than underfoot and easily reached, as the puppy likely was when she went into her fit. Plus, I’m unsure if it was her intent to kill the dog, or if she merely wanted to retaliate/harm the foster mother emotionally by beating on it – if she’s been beaten by adults in the past (and survived, obviously) she may have naively expected the puppy to withstand getting tossed and slammed around a bit.
wyrosjr

I mean I am unable to find the original statistics released from the study. Mostly I disregard statistics until I see the study myself. Tons of bias/spin are often added to the facts.
Having done some research into recidivism myself and read numerous studies all support the conclusion that rehab does work better than straight prison, but not by much. I am skeptical that they have reinvented the wheel here.
Heather_Habilatory

They’re not. But might as well be.
captaingrumpy

So lets give her a pack of chips and send her on her way. SHEESH.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=736546181 Michael Heldman

Hot pocket & a DVD?
LeaveMeBe

Great, now I have that damn comedian in my head going “hot pockets”.
http://www.facebook.com/stephanie.valencia.754 Stephanie Valencia

As you all may know, serial killers started out killing animals. If she gets this upset and kills an innocent puppy what will she do when she is older and a person upsets her. She may become a baby killer or kill her foster parents.
HaileyT.

If some kid killed my dog for no reason other than I wouldn’t give her a ride some where, lets just say they wont be “Living” with me much longer…
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=608249423 Lindsay He

lol maybe next life she will be reborn as a dog and hopefully she dosent meet some one like her self
Crazy Dog Lady

Sick, vile little evil bitch. She needs to go far, far away. She is a danger to society. I don’t care she’s 11 years old. We need to know her name for everyone’s safety.

R.i.p., sweet little puppy. Poor baby…so sad.