[News] Man Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Canine to Her Death - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Wylie's Mom · 09-19-2008, 06:50 AM

9/19/2008 Today from ASPCA:

Thanks to the diligence of the ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) department, justice will finally be served to the man who allegedly threw his ex-girlfriend’s small dog to her death. The incident occurred on September 14, 2007—a year ago this week.

On that day, Farah Benoit returned to the Brooklyn apartment she had shared with former boyfriend Sherman Haynes to collect her belongings, including her three-year-old shih tzu, Zahara. Haynes would not allow Benoit into the building and began tossing her possessions—including clothing and a heavy cabinet—out of his third-floor window. Witnesses stated that Haynes grabbed Zahara by the throat and then threw the canine to the sidewalk below.

Benoit rushed Zahara to Manhattan’s Animal Medical Center, but with multiple broken legs, collapsed lungs and internal bleeding from the impact, the 15-pound dog soon succumbed to her injuries.

Haynes fled, and for a year avoided both the NYPD and HLE investigators seeking to question him. However, HLE continued to work the case, striving to pinpoint Haynes’s location. His use of a social networking website, plus information from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, ultimately led ASPCA Special Agent Peter Rivas to the door of Haynes’s new Manhattan apartment, where he was arrested on September 5, 2008.

Haynes was arraigned the following Friday and charged with aggravated animal cruelty, a felony. He also was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless endangerment of property, menacing, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal mischief. The NYPD slapped him with an additional charge of aggravated harassment for an unrelated incident. Haynes, 27, faces up to seven years in prison for the combined charges.

“This case is another sad example of a pet being used as a pawn for revenge in a domestic violence situation,” says Joseph Pentangelo, Assistant Director, ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement. “We see this all too often. I urge anyone leaving an abusive relationship to take their pets with them or place them, at least temporarily, with family or friends. Do not leave them behind, where they become easy targets.”

In an effort to address the high incidence of pets being harmed in domestic violence disputes, about a dozen states—including New York—have passed laws allowing pets to be included in orders of protection. Read more about the link between domestic violence and animal abuse.

ARCHIE · 09-19-2008, 06:57 AM

Hopefully he will get the full 7yrs and not a slap on the wrist!
Better yet, take him back to the apt and throw his sorry butt
out the same window. Now that's justice!

Lexi Rae · 09-19-2008, 08:37 AM

:thum bup:
thats right carol

Jeri Cunningham · 09-19-2008, 09:27 AM

Real justice would be to throw him out a window first and if he lives then make him do 7 years in jail!!!

ARCHIE · 09-19-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeri Cunningham

Real justice would be to throw him out a window first and if he lives then make him do 7 years in jail!!!

That's even better!

luvinmyyorkies · 09-19-2008, 09:36 AM

What a tragic story! So glad they finally arrested him and he will pay for what he did! He definitely needs to do all 7 years! I am totally behind the others who want his butt thrown out the window first!!!

wookie · 09-19-2008, 10:03 AM

I totally agree with this quote:

"I urge anyone leaving an abusive relationship to take their pets with them or place them, at least temporarily, with family or friends. Do not leave them behind, where they become easy targets.”

Gosh, if the hubby and I argue, the munchkins would be top priority to take with me (probably the only thing in the car with me if I were to take off) (This has never happened). I could always get clothes, but these guys are irreplaceable. I just don't understand why people would leave their pet behind or leave them in that kind of environment.

Oh yeah, let that guy riot in jail.

Wylie's Mom · 09-19-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wookie

I totally agree with this quote:

"I urge anyone leaving an abusive relationship to take their pets with them or place them, at least temporarily, with family or friends. Do not leave them behind, where they become easy targets.”

Our local human ass'n here in Phoenix actually has a program for emergencies such as this. I just find that so impressive.

Nikki+2 · 09-19-2008, 11:26 AM

That is heartbreaking.

I am so glad they got him! Yay for the ASPCA HLE for being so diligent!

tinytaz · 10-06-2008, 06:37 PM

HI SORRY ABOUT THE LITTLE DOG PAYING THE PRICE , i TO HOPE HE GETS ALL SEVEN YEARS , bUT i KNOW GOD HAS BETTER PLANS FOR HIM, JUSTICE WILL BE PAY BACK. I KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO BE IN A BAD RELATIONSHIP AND KNOWING THE ONLY THING IMPORTANT IS GETING YOUR BABY OUT SAFE ,I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET MIND OUT SAFE AND SOUND, SO FOR ANYONE OUT THERE GET YOUR LITTLE ONE OUT FIRST OR TAKE THEM WITH YOU , YOU MIGHT NOT GET A SECOND CHANCE.. SO TO YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONE IM SO VERY SORRY..

YorkieChick1 · 10-06-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeri Cunningham

Real justice would be to throw him out a window first and if he lives then make him do 7 years in jail!!!

I agree Jeri!!!

Brady's mommy · 10-07-2008, 01:05 PM

That broke my heart. How could anyone do that to a poor helpless dog. I am so happy he is going to jail and I agree with the other posts, that he should be thrown out the window!

Dafzmom · 10-08-2008, 12:49 AM

It is very good to know that there aare dedicated people who will stop at nothing, no matter how long it takes, to bring someone to justice. Dogs will love you unconditionally, even when they are being hurt. My heart goes out to that poor girl. And, I agree with everyone else. Throw him out the window and then let him serve the maximum.

Moses · 10-08-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by luvinmyyorkies

What a tragic story! So glad they finally arrested him and he will pay for what he did! He definitely needs to do all 7 years! I am totally behind the others who want his butt thrown out the window first!!!

Poor baby, I agree with you all. I am tired of seeing so many people abuse these animals and only get a slap on the wrist. I mean if you can take a life then what else are you capable of. Lock them all up and throw away the key! That is what I say for abusing those that can't defend themselves!

09-19-2008, 06:50 AM	#1
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	[News] Man Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Canine to Her Death 9/19/2008 Today from ASPCA: Thanks to the diligence of the ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) department, justice will finally be served to the man who allegedly threw his ex-girlfriend’s small dog to her death. The incident occurred on September 14, 2007—a year ago this week. On that day, Farah Benoit returned to the Brooklyn apartment she had shared with former boyfriend Sherman Haynes to collect her belongings, including her three-year-old shih tzu, Zahara. Haynes would not allow Benoit into the building and began tossing her possessions—including clothing and a heavy cabinet—out of his third-floor window. Witnesses stated that Haynes grabbed Zahara by the throat and then threw the canine to the sidewalk below. Benoit rushed Zahara to Manhattan’s Animal Medical Center, but with multiple broken legs, collapsed lungs and internal bleeding from the impact, the 15-pound dog soon succumbed to her injuries. Haynes fled, and for a year avoided both the NYPD and HLE investigators seeking to question him. However, HLE continued to work the case, striving to pinpoint Haynes’s location. His use of a social networking website, plus information from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, ultimately led ASPCA Special Agent Peter Rivas to the door of Haynes’s new Manhattan apartment, where he was arrested on September 5, 2008. Haynes was arraigned the following Friday and charged with aggravated animal cruelty, a felony. He also was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless endangerment of property, menacing, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal mischief. The NYPD slapped him with an additional charge of aggravated harassment for an unrelated incident. Haynes, 27, faces up to seven years in prison for the combined charges. “This case is another sad example of a pet being used as a pawn for revenge in a domestic violence situation,” says Joseph Pentangelo, Assistant Director, ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement. “We see this all too often. I urge anyone leaving an abusive relationship to take their pets with them or place them, at least temporarily, with family or friends. Do not leave them behind, where they become easy targets.” In an effort to address the high incidence of pets being harmed in domestic violence disputes, about a dozen states—including New York—have passed laws allowing pets to be included in orders of protection. Read more about the link between domestic violence and animal abuse. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

09-19-2008, 08:37 AM	#3
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09-19-2008, 09:27 AM	#4
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09-19-2008, 09:36 AM	#6
luvinmyyorkies Yorkies are pure joy Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lansing, Illinois Posts: 641	What a tragic story! So glad they finally arrested him and he will pay for what he did! He definitely needs to do all 7 years! I am totally behind the others who want his butt thrown out the window first!!! __________________ *Kathy, mom to Ceasar, Pip, & Max* *RIP my sweet Gizmo* *(10/05/09)*

09-19-2008, 10:03 AM	#7
wookie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,086	I totally agree with this quote: "I urge anyone leaving an abusive relationship to take their pets with them or place them, at least temporarily, with family or friends. Do not leave them behind, where they become easy targets.” Gosh, if the hubby and I argue, the munchkins would be top priority to take with me (probably the only thing in the car with me if I were to take off) (This has never happened). I could always get clothes, but these guys are irreplaceable. I just don't understand why people would leave their pet behind or leave them in that kind of environment. Oh yeah, let that guy riot in jail. Last edited by wookie; 09-19-2008 at 10:04 AM.

09-19-2008, 06:57 AM	#2
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Hopefully he will get the full 7yrs and not a slap on the wrist! Better yet, take him back to the apt and throw his sorry butt out the same window. Now that's justice!

09-19-2008, 11:26 AM	#9
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	That is heartbreaking. I am so glad they got him! Yay for the ASPCA HLE for being so diligent! __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

10-06-2008, 06:37 PM	#10
tinytaz YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 1519 Leonard Rd Hamersville OH Posts: 6	tinytaz here HI SORRY ABOUT THE LITTLE DOG PAYING THE PRICE , i TO HOPE HE GETS ALL SEVEN YEARS , bUT i KNOW GOD HAS BETTER PLANS FOR HIM, JUSTICE WILL BE PAY BACK. I KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO BE IN A BAD RELATIONSHIP AND KNOWING THE ONLY THING IMPORTANT IS GETING YOUR BABY OUT SAFE ,I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET MIND OUT SAFE AND SOUND, SO FOR ANYONE OUT THERE GET YOUR LITTLE ONE OUT FIRST OR TAKE THEM WITH YOU , YOU MIGHT NOT GET A SECOND CHANCE.. SO TO YOU AND YOUR LITTLE ONE IM SO VERY SORRY.. __________________ Littletinytaz Last edited by tinytaz; 10-06-2008 at 06:40 PM. Reason: FORGOT A WORD

10-07-2008, 01:05 PM	#12
Brady's mommy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Overland park, Ks Posts: 109	That broke my heart. How could anyone do that to a poor helpless dog. I am so happy he is going to jail and I agree with the other posts, that he should be thrown out the window!

10-08-2008, 12:49 AM	#13
Dafzmom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius, OR, United States Posts: 3	Throwing Canine to Her Death It is very good to know that there aare dedicated people who will stop at nothing, no matter how long it takes, to bring someone to justice. Dogs will love you unconditionally, even when they are being hurt. My heart goes out to that poor girl. And, I agree with everyone else. Throw him out the window and then let him serve the maximum.