Cruelty Cases
Starving for Justice
When humans starve their companion animals, it is classified as Animal Cruelty in the 1st Degree, a Class C Felony. Two horses in Shelton, WA, appear to have been starved to death, and two more are at great risk of suffering the same fate…
Justice for Rosie
Tragically, Rosie was shot to death in her hometown of Des Moines, WA, by the police who were hired to keep her city safe.
Remembering Rosie
Rosie, a beloved family pet, was shot and killed by police officers
31 Animals Found Dead in Granite Falls Home
UPDATE: Diane and Michael Cowling will be facing 6 counts of Animal Cruelty in the First Degree on April 1st.
The Golden Girls: Thankful for having a friend
Pasado’s Safe Haven has witnessed countless cases of cruelty and neglect, and it is hard to deny the correlation between animal suffering and human apathy. Domesticated animals count on their caregivers’ support to survive, offering affection and companionship in return. …
Ester: Mending the Broken
Ester came to Pasado’s sanctuary after our cruelty investigator discovered that she was a victim of neglect.
Noel: Saved from Starvation
“We named her Noel, because it was a Christmas miracle that she had survived the cold, rain and snows of the past month.”
Bucky’s Killer is Sentenced
Convicted of First Degree Animal Cruelty July 9th, 2010 – “Cruel, savage and cowardly”; that is how a Snohomish County Superior Court judge described Norman Sandrestzky’s actions before sentencing him to 90 days in jail and restricting him from owning …
Puppy Thrown from Moving Truck
destiny is a sweet girl whose capacity to love has inspired us all.
Sled Dog Fatalities Mount As Iditarod Winds Down
The 1,100 mile stretch between Nome and Anchorage is probably some of the most scenic, beautiful and rugged landscape in Alaska. Unfortunately it’s also the place where five sled dogs lost their lives since the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog …