Lashon Parks said she "no longer wanted" her dog and let it out in the 25 degree weather to fend for itself in the East Garfield Park neighborhood where children apparently beat it with broomsticks and baseball bats, police said.
Recently, the Chicago Sun Times reported this story on mother of West Garfield Park newborn who died. The mother is accused of neglect. Credible evidence was found to substantiate allegations of neglect in this home as far back as 2009.
This map shows circles that depict the number of reported domestic violence incidents in 2011. The Garfield Park neighborhood toward the center comes in at over 3000 incidents.
Animal abuse is often the 1st sign that people in a home are in danger. Be part of the solution and not part of the problem by reporting even suspected abuse. It can be done anonymously.
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