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Man accused of dumping pregnant dog in snow appears in court

This beagle mom and seven puppies were brought to Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton after being found in the snow. To donate to Animal Friends, call (513) 867-5727.

Contributed photo This beagle mom and seven puppies were brought to Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton after being found in the snow. To donate to Animal Friends, call (513) 867-5727.

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Beagle, pups doing well after being abandoned in snow

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By Lauren Pack, Staff Writer Updated 7:37 AM Thursday, March 4, 2010

HAMILTON — A Hamilton man accused of dumping a pregnant dog in the snow was arraigned Wednesday, March 3, in Hamilton Municipal Court.

Darryl Lawson, 45, of the 6600 block of Woodlawn Ave., told Judge Dan Gattermeyer he could not afford an attorney. He will receive a court-appointed attorney and was told to reappear on Wednesday, March 10.

Lawson was cited on misdemeanor charges of abandonment, abuse to a companion animal and failure to restrain. The beagle mix dog — now named Valentine — whelped seven puppies after being dumped last month. The emaciated dog had snuggled up to a hay roll on a St. Clair Twp. farm, where she delivered her pups when they were discovered Feb. 10 by the property owner following a snowstorm, according to the Butler County dog warden.

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