February 26, 2004

By: Jaime Hadie
Website: http://www.1st-in-pets.com

Notorious Pet Dumping Episode drew National headlines

Capital District region and western Massachusetts and Vermont, funds paid by the defendant in an animal burial scheme in Saratoga County that victimized thousands of pet owners.

The case of Terence L. McGlashan, a veterinary supplies salesman from Saratoga Springs, generated national news coverage when it was revealed that he dumped thousands of pet carcasses into open burial pits on a local farm after taking money from bereaved pet owners for cremation services.

McGlashan’s scheme was exposed when a jogger complained of a putrid stench emanating from the farm where he was burying pets.

Following an extensive investigation in 1997 by the Attorney General’s office and local law enforcement officials, McGlashan pled guilty in January 1998 to one count of Scheme to Defraud, a felony.

McGlashan was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation, ordered to clean up the burial site, pay a $5,000 fine and forfeit his New York crematorium licenses. In addition, McGlashan agreed to pay the Attorney General’s office $25,000 for distribution to animal shelters in the region.

Cleanup and remediation of the illegal pet cemetery on the Seaman Farm at 344 Old Ballston Ave. in Saratoga Springs continues under the direction of the state Department of Environmental Conservation. For more information, see guardian pet training.

About The Author:

Jaime Hadie is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-pets.com.  Pamper your pet and get up to date information on pet health, food, accessories, behavior, gifts and toys.