Animal Watch

The following was among cases received recently by Anne Arundel County police. For more information, call 410-222-8050.

Man Sentenced to Jail for Cruelty

ANNAPOLIS DISTRICT COURT, May 24. A 28-year-old Glen Burnie man was found guilty of animal cruelty and animal mutilation. On March 4, he attempted to discipline a pit bull at an Annapolis residence. The dog, which belonged to an acquaintance of the man's, suffered internal injuries. It recovered after surgery.

The man received a sentence of three years in jail with all but 60 days suspended, 18 months of supervised probation and a $5,000 fine, of which $4,500 was suspended. He was ordered to complete an anger management course and have no contact with the dog.

The following was among cases received recently by Anne Arundel County Animal Control. For more information, call 410-222-8900.

Cat Given Up After Owner Dies

BISHOPVILLE, Heathland Dr., June 4. A man surrendered a 12-year-old black-and-white cat to animal control because the owner, his mother, died, and he was unable to care for it. The slightly overweight male feline was made available for adoption.

-- Compiled by SHARON FANNING