Comment permalink  Dachshund Killer Gets Dealt Jail Time
Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 2:45pm  On May 7, the trial of Dachshund
killer Dudley Ramsay came to a close. The 25-year-old Brooklyn
man was found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty for the deadly
beating of his 5-month-old puppy, Junior. The incident occurred
in 2006.  An ironworker by trade, Ramsay was convicted of
punching and repeatedly smashing the pup against the side of the
tub. In spite of the dog’s obvious injuries, Ramsay then waited
several hours before taking Junior to a veterinary
hospital—ultimately resulting in the dog’s death. A necropsy
showed extensive internal injuries, including six fractured ribs
and damage to the liver and lungs. The alarmed veterinarian
contacted the ASPCA for assistance.  After a thorough
investigation, Ramsay was arrested by ASPCA Special Agent
Richard Ryan. Upon questioning, Ramsay admitted that he was only
trying to "discipline" Junior for misbehaving during a bath.
Further inquiry resulted in Ramsay confessing t