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Rescues may be needed Friday! (7) dogs (4) horses
Whatcom County man arrested in animal cruelty case COURT DATE: Friday, June 11th at 1:30 pm Whatcom County Superior Court Bellingham, WA The Judge will decide who takes ownership of the animals by JAKE WHITTENBERG / KING 5 News http://www.king5.com/news/pets-and-a...-91003384.html Posted on April 15, 2010 BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Federal agents uncover a bizarre sex operation in Whatcom County that involves animals and a business that has attracted people from all over the world. In a crudely built compound tucked into the backwoods near the Canadian border, federal investigators say crimes were happening that are too disturbing to describe. Under the blue tarps they say people from around the world would stay as sex tourists invited to abuse animals. Among them is 51-year-old Stephen Clarke visiting from England on a month-long trip to the U.S. He now sits in the Whatcom County Jail on three counts of cruelty to animals in the form of bestiality. Kelli and Ron McDonald had no idea such activity was happening on their rural road, but they say there always seemed to be traffic. "There is a lot of trucks up and down, but we didn't know anything about that," said Ron. "I'm shocked," said Kelli. "Whoever the guy is, lock him up and get him out of here." U.S. probation officers raided the compound looking for Douglas Spink who is suspected of running the operation and maintaining a Web site displaying home video of sexual abuse against animals. Spink, a once millionaire businessman, was on parole for felony drug charges from 2005. He was convicted of transporting hundreds of pounds of cocaine through Snohomish County and served three years. "You'd think you've seen it all in 36 years," said Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo. He says dozens of horses and dogs were seized from the compound. Some of them were so injured they had to be euthanized. "This shows there is something new that is shocking even to law enforcement," he said. But this case could be even more widespread. Investigators are searching through home video taken from the compound, which could result in additional arrests. Douglas Spink will appear in a Seattle courtroom Friday morning. He is accused of violating his parole. It is not clear what other charges he'll face. Animal cruelty is now a felony offense in Washington state. Spink was a married Oregon breeder of Golden Retrievers, and an American Kennel Club trial judge in the 1990's http://www.pasadosafehaven.org Speak up - Animals from bestiality case need your help The Whatcom County Sheriff’s office is continuing their investigation into Douglas Spink and the activities on his Suma, WA compound. Spink was arrested for parole violation last month after a federal raid on his residence turned up evidence of an animal sex operation. Read more on the history of this case here. Spink may ultimately be charged with animal cruelty but in the meantime seven dogs and four horses removed from the scene are being cared for by the Whatcom County Humane Society in Bellingham, WA. This organization has spent thousands of dollars caring for the innocent animals at the center of this despicable operation and have now filed a motion with the courts so they may be awarded permanent custody of the animals. Until custody is decided there is a chance that Spink can get the animals back. This must not happen! They have suffered unimaginably and deserve to be kept safe, away from Spink or anyone associated with him. The Humane Society will not be able to make the necessary arrangements for the long-term care of the animals until they are awarded custody What You Can Do! Join Pasado's in a peaceful presence at the following: Friday, June 11th at 1:30 pm Whatcom County Superior Court Bellingham, WA The Judge will decide who takes ownership of the animals Monday, June 14, 2010 at 9 am Seattle Courthouse Seattle, WA Parole Violation Trial We must send a strong message to the courts to protect these animals from any further harm and award custody of the dogs and horses to the Whatcom County Humane Society as soon as humanly possible. Please send a polite and professional message to speakup (AT) pasadosafehaven.org voicing your support for the motion filed by the Whatcom County Humane Society. Please reference case # # 10-2-01265-2. We will deliver your comments to the Judge. |
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