Media Release: Man Arrested; Confessed to Feeding Broken Glass to Dogs
Friday, October 10, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  

Katie Waters                               
Humane Officer for Animal Friends            
Cell: 412.403.1526                                 
   

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“Man Arrested; Confessed to Feeding Broken Glass to Dogs”

October 10, 2008—Brett Kolarik, age 41 of Pittsburgh’s North Side, turned himself in to Zone 3 Pittsburgh Police at 9:30 am today.  Officer Christine Luffey and Animal Friends’ Humane Officer Katie Waters secured a warrant for his arrest after he confessed to feeding meatballs filled with broken glass and small nails to two dogs.

Mr. Kolarik is charged with cruelty to animal charges for the torture and maiming of the two dogs, which belong to his neighbor, Debra Rogers. Frustrated by what he considered to be nuisance barking, Mr. Kolarik allegedly fed the meatballs to Shadow, her purebred Husky and Pepper, her beagle.

The dogs required lifesaving surgical removal of the glass and nails. They were treated by Dr. Rexford and Dr. Payne of PVSEC and are recovering at home with their owner. They are believed to be making a successful recovery.

Mr. Kolarik faces up to two years in prison for each count of animal cruelty, a large fine, and restitution for damages, which total nearly $4,000.

Animal Friends’ Humane Officer Katie Waters is available for interviews at 412.403.1526.

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Animal Friends, southwestern Pennsylvania’s singular companion animal resource center, is proud to serve pets and people through our humane programming. From creative kenneling for homeless animals to humane rescue to innovative outreach programs, Animal Friends is changing the way an animal shelter can enhance our region. We’re proud to place over 2,500 dogs, cats, and rabbits into loving homes each year, as well as serve tens of thousands of people through our pet-focused therapeutic and educational programs. Animal Friends is a non-profit organization that relies on community support.

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