Man admits dumping pregnant dog in snow

'Snowflake' and her 7 'pupsicles' were found on St. Clair Twp. farm; 2 puppies didn't survive.

Contributed photo The beagle mix, dubbed "Snowflake" was found Feb. 10 on a Butler County farm after she was dumped by her owner before delivering her seven "pupsicles" in frigid weather following a snowstorm.

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By Lauren Pack, Staff Writer Updated 7:13 AM Thursday, February 18, 2010

HAMILTON — A Hamilton man turned himself into authorities, confessing that he dumped his pregnant dog last week on a St. Clair Twp. farm in frigid, snowy weather.

Darryl Lawson, 45, of Hamilton, was cited Tuesday, Feb. 16, for misdemeanor charges of abandonment, abuse to companion animals, unlicensed dog and dog running at large. He is scheduled to appear at 8 a.m. March 3 in Hamilton Municipal Court.

Animal Friends Humane Society Executive Director Meg Stephenson said Lawson left a message at the shelter over the weekend and then on Tuesday came to the shelter, where he was interviewed by a county humane officer.

“He did say that he could no longer care for her,” Stepenson said when asked if Lawson gave a reason for abandoning his dog.

The beagle mix, dubbed “Snowflake,” and her seven “pupsicles” were discovered Feb. 10 by Chris Demoret on his St. Clair Twp. farm after a snowstorm. The dog, which was emaciated, had snuggled up to a hay roll on the Benzing farm and delivered her seven pups.

Stephenson said only five of the puppies survived, but they are healthy and soon will be available for adoption. She said they have had calls from across the country from people interested in adopting both mom and puppies.

For information, call the shelter at (513) 867-5727 or visit the Web at www.animalfriendshs.org.

Contact this reporter at (513) 820-2168 or lpack@coxohio.com.

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