[News] Vet denies beating dog during surgery - YorkieTalk.com Forums

blackwidow · 06-13-2007, 05:07 AM

An Arizona veterinarian has made bail after being arrested on suspicion of hitting a five-pound Chihuahua so hard he dislodged the dog's eye.

The vet -- Joshua Winston -- tells a Phoenix TV station he's "never ever physically abused an animal" in his life. But employees at an animal hospital say they saw him use his fist to hit the little dog named Bella in the head three to five times.

The dog survived, but had to undergo followup surgery to stitch her eye back into its socket.

The two techs who say they witnessed the incident tell the sheriff's office that the vet was extremely frustrated with the dog because she was uncooperative and aggressive during a visit to be spayed.

http://www.wbir.com/news/national/st...provider=gnews

Rudys Mom · 06-13-2007, 05:21 AM

OMG that is just horrible.

I hope they take his vet's license from him. Thank god for the vet tech's or who knows what else this guy could do.

Maybe he's looking at a lawsuit also by the chihuahua's owners. I would certainly have to think about doing that.

Judy in Waco · 06-13-2007, 05:32 AM

I read this story a couple of days ago and it horrified me. I hope they pursue his prosecution. When your employees turn you in, well, that is very telling!

I find it sad...most vets are gentle and loving. They shouldn't get a bad rap because of guys like this one.

ARCHIE · 06-13-2007, 06:09 AM

I hope he loses his licence to practice!

Or at least it makes headlines
in his area and puts that SOB out of business.

IluvLucy · 06-13-2007, 06:52 AM

He should have his license pulled! I can't imagine ANYONE, much less a veterinarian, hitting a dog. Way to go vet tech!

MissPinkBarbie · 06-13-2007, 09:29 AM

OMG!!!

thats horrible!!! I just got a chill down my back reading that article!!

I cant imagine any, esp a vet, hitting a little innocent puppy like that.. I mean every now and then my Daisy gets a ''flicking of my finger'' on her tush when she's naughty..but this??!!! ABSOLUTLEY SICK!!!

hope the parents sue,, for sure!!!

Yano · 06-13-2007, 09:34 AM

Eww, what human being would beat a poor innocent creature!

That's definately sick! Especially someone who studied to save animals' lives! Did you know people who harm animals are predisposed to violent crime...

Catrina · 06-13-2007, 11:35 AM

I hope this loser pays for what hes done...

cutiepatutie627 · 06-16-2007, 12:23 PM

This gives me chills!! I mean if you send you dog to the vet now a days you don't even know if they're going to help it or just make it worse!!

miabellaamoure · 06-24-2007, 08:40 PM

Sounds like this moron needs to be relieved of his license to practice Veterinary Medicine ASAP! I mean could he ever be trusted again with another precious pet...even one more time---NO way

Donna Jean · 06-25-2007, 08:38 AM

I would sue his sorry --- from here to China!!!!!!!! Their is not an excuse in the world for that kind of behavior!!!!! Thank The Lord he had some wonderful Vet Tech's working for him that were not afraid of him. I can't even imagine what i would do if that was my precious dog. All he had to do was give the dog a shot to mellow her out and relax her. Then proceed with his what he had to do to prep her for the spay.

If it hit the paper, i am sure he will be out of business, no one in their right mind would let him touch their pet!

I feel so sorry for the poor dog and it's owner. I hope her eye heals 100% and i hope no brain damage was done.

JCarlson2004 · 06-25-2007, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IluvLucy

He should have his license pulled! I can't imagine ANYONE, much less a veterinarian, hitting a dog. Way to go vet tech!

I agree!!

I can't imagine a vet hitting a small, helpless little dog. What a disgusting creep!!

ImCKN · 06-25-2007, 10:45 AM

It just hurts my heart, the poor little thing. I hope the dog is doing well. We love our babies so much, I could not even imagine going through what the poor owner is going through. We wish the dog and the owner all of our best.

06-13-2007, 05:07 AM	#1
blackwidow Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wellman, Texas (Lubbock) Posts: 156	[News] Vet denies beating dog during surgery An Arizona veterinarian has made bail after being arrested on suspicion of hitting a five-pound Chihuahua so hard he dislodged the dog's eye. The vet -- Joshua Winston -- tells a Phoenix TV station he's "never ever physically abused an animal" in his life. But employees at an animal hospital say they saw him use his fist to hit the little dog named Bella in the head three to five times. The dog survived, but had to undergo followup surgery to stitch her eye back into its socket. The two techs who say they witnessed the incident tell the sheriff's office that the vet was extremely frustrated with the dog because she was uncooperative and aggressive during a visit to be spayed. http://www.wbir.com/news/national/st...provider=gnews

06-13-2007, 05:21 AM	#2
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 3,421	OMG that is just horrible. I hope they take his vet's license from him. Thank god for the vet tech's or who knows what else this guy could do. Maybe he's looking at a lawsuit also by the chihuahua's owners. I would certainly have to think about doing that. __________________ Rudy & Lucky's mom (Dawn) Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

06-13-2007, 05:32 AM	#3
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,213 Blog Entries: 1	I read this story a couple of days ago and it horrified me. I hope they pursue his prosecution. When your employees turn you in, well, that is very telling! I find it sad...most vets are gentle and loving. They shouldn't get a bad rap because of guys like this one. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216 Pet Photo Charms, jewelry, mosaics and more www.jcollander.etsy.com

06-13-2007, 06:09 AM	#4
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 9,763	I hope he loses his licence to practice! Or at least it makes headlines in his area and puts that SOB out of business. __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~

06-13-2007, 06:52 AM	#5
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,889	He should have his license pulled! I can't imagine ANYONE, much less a veterinarian, hitting a dog. Way to go vet tech! __________________ Kim , Lucy , and Rebel Proud members of the CrAzY cLuB In God we trust

06-13-2007, 09:29 AM	#6
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 3,256	OMG!!! thats horrible!!! I just got a chill down my back reading that article!! I cant imagine any, esp a vet, hitting a little innocent puppy like that.. I mean every now and then my Daisy gets a ''flicking of my finger'' on her tush when she's naughty..but this??!!! ABSOLUTLEY SICK!!! hope the parents sue,, for sure!!! __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* ~The PiNK* Club~*KC 2008 YT MEETUP PICSFounder

06-13-2007, 09:34 AM	#7
Yano Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 230	Eww, what human being would beat a poor innocent creature! That's definately sick! Especially someone who studied to save animals' lives! Did you know people who harm animals are predisposed to violent crime... __________________ Jennifer & Takahiro Yano Chibi's Mommy&Daddy "Forget diamonds, Yorkies are a girl's best friend!!!"

06-13-2007, 11:35 AM	#8
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,033	I hope this loser pays for what hes done...

06-16-2007, 12:23 PM	#9
cutiepatutie627 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Steeler Town Posts: 428	This gives me chills!! I mean if you send you dog to the vet now a days you don't even know if they're going to help it or just make it worse!! __________________ I'vE bEeN eGgEd!!!

06-24-2007, 08:40 PM	#10
miabellaamoure Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Murrieta Posts: 38	Sounds like this moron needs to be relieved of his license to practice Veterinary Medicine ASAP! I mean could he ever be trusted again with another precious pet...even one more time---NO way __________________ Momma to Bella & Abby

06-25-2007, 08:38 AM	#11
Donna Jean YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 615	This post hurt my soul! I would sue his sorry --- from here to China!!!!!!!! Their is not an excuse in the world for that kind of behavior!!!!! Thank The Lord he had some wonderful Vet Tech's working for him that were not afraid of him. I can't even imagine what i would do if that was my precious dog. All he had to do was give the dog a shot to mellow her out and relax her. Then proceed with his what he had to do to prep her for the spay. If it hit the paper, i am sure he will be out of business, no one in their right mind would let him touch their pet! I feel so sorry for the poor dog and it's owner. I hope her eye heals 100% and i hope no brain damage was done.

06-25-2007, 10:45 AM	#13
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 773	It just hurts my heart, the poor little thing. I hope the dog is doing well. We love our babies so much, I could not even imagine going through what the poor owner is going through. We wish the dog and the owner all of our best. __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, and Lexie's Mom)