PET PARADE: All dressed up

Neighbor accused of spraying dogs with ant killer

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A 75-year-old woman suspected of spraying her neighbor's two dogs with ant killer in a residential backyard, was arrested last week, authorities said. A second neighbor saw the woman - identified as Carol Watt - walk up to the fence and spray both dogs in the face repeatedly, reports show. The neighbor told deputies he saw Watt antagonize the pets in the past by sticking her hands between the fence and kicking the fence to get the dogs' attention. The animals were a 2-year-old German Shepherd and a 14-year-old Doberman, authorities said. Deputies on Oct. 19 arrested Watt, of the 1500 block of Lexington Square Southwest, on a charge of cruelty to animals. Watt was released that ...

Police: Man kicks, stomps dog because it ate his food

VERO BEACH — A 25-year-old man suspected of kicking and stomping a Husky breed dog in a fit of "rage" - captured on camera by his girlfriend - after the dog ate his food, was arrested Sunday. The incident had happened several times in the past, according to the suspect's fiancee. But, this was the first time the attack was captured on camera, reports show. The video was not immediately available. The Husky, a girl named "Star," had a small cut on her side, reports show. Vero Beach police arrested Jack D. Weathers, of the 1800 block of 20th Avenue, on a charge of aggravated cruelty to animals. Weathers is being held at the Indian River County Jail on $7,000 bond. ...

Rescued dogs available for adoption Friday

VERO BEACH — A group of dogs recently rescued from dire circumstances in Puerto Rico will be available for adoption Friday, according to the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. The 18 mixed-breed street dogs once left for dead were rescued by local animal advocates in Puerto Rico, flown to Fort Lauderdale by the Humane Society of the United States and taken in and cared for by the local humane agency. The dogs are small to medium sized, range from three months to nine years old and are ready to find new homes throughout Indian River County. All dogs have been spayed or neutered, dewormed, micro-chipped and have received age appropriate vaccinations. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to ...