Sentencing tomorrow in Chamberlin’s case

A year after Chamberlin was found tied to a tree and abandoned in a backyard in North Carolina, his reputed former owners are scheduled to be sentenced tomorrow on animal cruelty charges.

Chamberlin, whose continuing recovery has been documented by the Guilford County Animal Shelter, had apparently spent two months shackled to a tree behind the home, which the owners had moved out of when they split up.

About two weeks after the dog was found by someone mowing the overgrown yard, Nellie Brock and Wilbert Morrison Jr. were arrested and charged with animal cruelty — a misdemeanor in North Carolina, though it has since been upgraded to a felony.

 Chamberlin was too emaciated and weak to stand when he was found without food, water or shelter. A second dog found on the property was barely alive and had to be euthanized.

Chamberlin was taken in by the Guilford County Animal Shelter, where he’s undergone surgery for fused bones in his forelegs, gained weight and has made steady improvements.

Chamberlin’s neglect and heroic struggle to overcome it prompted a state senator to call for amending the state’s animal neglect laws.

Sen. Don Vaughan, a Greensboro Democrat, introduced what he dubbed Chamberlin’s law on the opening day of the General Assembly session.

The bill would allow criminal charges to be brought against pet owners who “recklessly” neglect their pets, as opposed to the current law, which allows just those accused of doing so “maliciously” or “intentionally” to be prosecuted.

Chamberlin, meanwhile, continues to become healthier and more mobile, and learned to get around with wheels.

The sentencing hearing is tomorrow, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m., at the High Point Courthouse, 505 E. Green Drive, in High Point, N.C.

How much justice will be dispensed is uncertain, but there’s some justice in this:

Chamberlin will be there.

Posted by jwoestendiek September 13th, 2011 under Muttsblog, videos.
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Comment from Kelly
Time September 13, 2011 at 4:21 pm

What despicable people that left him! What wonderful people that found him! What a resilient dog!

Comment from D
Time September 13, 2011 at 8:09 pm

Why do pitbill abusers always look the these owner’s? Just sayin

Comment from Dianna
Time September 13, 2011 at 8:19 pm

I think that is terrible what they did to this beautiful dog. They left him there to die… He need to get well and be adopted by someone who will love him and give him the beautiful life that he deserves. I hope they get the book thrown at them.. And I hope the dog gets an amazing home with loving people. Dianna

Comment from Cathy
Time September 13, 2011 at 9:13 pm

Thank DOG that Chamberlin is still alive, but I’m so sorry that the other dog had to be PTS. The laws need to change so that this type of neglect/abuse/other despicable behaviors by humans be majorly criminal, and that those who perpetrate such crimes, either knowing or unknowingly, be subject to maximum fines/imprisonment. ALL animals are sentient beings, including humans.

Comment from Hyeacheeg
Time September 13, 2011 at 9:24 pm

Praying for sweet Chamberlain (r.i.p.other poor pup:( God bless those who have helped & karma now it’s ur turn…these previous selfish monster “owners” must pay for their barbaric cruelness!

Comment from jane hagans
Time September 13, 2011 at 10:08 pm

U GO CHAMBERLIN!!!! UR 1 BEAUTIFUL BRAVE POOCH, MY HEART GOES OUT 2 U!!!!

Comment from KASANDRA
Time September 13, 2011 at 10:14 pm

I AM SOO GLAD TO SEE HE IS DOING GREAT!! WHAT A BLESSING!! THIS IS WHY IM GETTING INTO VET WORK! IM EXCITED TO DO THINGS LIKE THIS!! I HOPE IT IS A GOOD JUDGE!! PRAYERS ALL YOUR WAY!!!

Comment from joy partain
Time September 13, 2011 at 11:04 pm

wow sweet love wow you have come a long way… KEEP ON GOING DO NOT GIVE UP… i tell you i became homeless not too long a go and i called my sister out in cali. and she got me a place to stay for a few days and it worked out that where i was staying his sister need my help with baying bills. so i now have a home. and you know what??? i call my blood family and was told no i can not come home just for 3 months. but i found out that your blood family my turn there back on you, and then you find out who your real family is. i knew the family from the time i was 14 tell now and they are helping me. so do not give up you will know who your family is when they come walking in that door to take you home just like my family did for me. see not all humans are bad some are god loving and kind. like the family i now call my family.. keep going baby boy. oh yeah my 9 yr old greyhound said i knew when my mommy came in she was my mommy for the rest of my life. and he was right.. i have only had him for about 9 months now.. and he like you knew when his family came in, so will you….

Comment from jackie teakle
Time September 14, 2011 at 4:55 am

i can’t believe what i am seeing in the first video, what is the hell wrong with some people the people that do this sort of thing are the scum of the earth and don’t deserve a place in this society, thank god for good samaritans that do the jobs that put these dogs and animals back together again physically and mentally and what what wonderful dogs that still love us unconditionally despite what has happened to them good luck Chamberlin xxxx and may your abusers rot in hell

Comment from phyllis sodroski
Time September 14, 2011 at 7:43 am

Who is the judge and prosecutor? I think we need to fax letters now so this trial does not end up like “No Justice for Rocco” in New Jersey. Rocco was neglected. He died in the cold, lying in the snow, starved and full of parasites alone. Judge Larsen’s sentence: Community Service & $250 fine. The Judge did not even order to remove the remaining animals from their care.

Comment from Judy
Time September 14, 2011 at 10:37 am

I am really so thankful to the people who have a hand in Chamberlain’s rescue. What you did was really something. I know there is hope for Chamberlain if he continue to be with you. And so, I pray and hope the same for all those who are still out there. Please, never cease helping them, they need you, and time is really running out for those still out there and in the shelters. Again, I thank all of you, and you know who you are, people I call and consider “heroes”. God bless

Comment from Cat Martinez
Time September 14, 2011 at 2:52 pm

THERE IS NO PUNISHMENT SEVERE ENOUGH FOR THIS CRUELTY.

Comment from Stacy
Time September 14, 2011 at 4:31 pm

Oh Chamerlin you are such a handsome boy! You keep fighting on. Bless you and your angels.

Comment from JRichards
Time September 14, 2011 at 5:20 pm

I hope these people get an appropriate sentence for what they did and that means serving jail time and paying a heavy fine! These are miserable people who have no heart or soul and it’s just too bad that these dogs were ever given to them in the first place! People need to be so careful about who they give animals to! This terrible neglect to the point of abuse and cruelty happens far too often because people don’t screen people, do background checks, and give pets away for free! People also need to spay and neuter their pets so there just isn’t so many of them that end up in the wrong hands! Thank God for the people who have hearts in this world as these people who rescued wonderful Chamberlain. And I hope that Chamberlain’s law will be passed. Every state should have this law. There’s far too much of this going on. Animal neglect such as this is terrible animal cruelty!

Comment from Linda
Time September 14, 2011 at 8:32 pm

After all Chamberlain went through, animals are so amazing. May these people, if you can call them that, I can’t, pay the max for the abuse and the death of the other dog. They left these wonderful dogs to die. Sometimes I just hate people. Maybe this is why I like animals so much more than I do most people. May Chamberlain get the home he deserves.

Comment from Caroline Griffin
Time September 14, 2011 at 10:35 pm

These stories are so damn hard to watch but we must watch them, as we must never, ever become complacent or lose our resolve to stop fighting this crime. Thank you for sharing Chamberlin’s story.

Comment from Trudy Ashworth
Time September 14, 2011 at 10:40 pm

And people fear pitt bulls ??? i Hope they throw the book at this person that wants to be called a human ! Or better yet just give her the same treatment ! What a BITCH

Comment from Lisa
Time September 15, 2011 at 12:06 am

I hope they rot in jail & fry in hell!!! :(

Comment from LovelyMsDreamy
Time September 15, 2011 at 1:12 am

a felony? that’s it? The previous owners need to be sentenced to death. They don’t need to be take care of in prison. I dont want to waste mine or your tax dollars for her room and board. What comes around, goes around. May she rot in hell.

Comment from Lori
Time September 15, 2011 at 1:17 am

Leave them tied to a tree for two months. Let them feel the pain, confusion, and sadness of those 2 sweet dogs.

Comment from Karen
Time September 15, 2011 at 3:05 am

It seems there is no end to the cruelty that people show when it comes to our animal friends. I cried through all 3 videos and I’m still not fully together. I hope that Chamberlin is there at the sentencing and the judge throws the book at them. They need prison time for this heinous act!!

Comment from phyllis sodroski
Time September 15, 2011 at 7:35 am

Why has is there no update on the sentencing? What happened at the trial?

Comment from jwoestendiek
Time September 15, 2011 at 7:47 am

Phyllis, There has been. Go here for ohmidog’s coverage of the hearing:
http://www.ohmidog.com/2011/09/14/chamberlin-gets-his-day-in-court/

Comment from SavannahsMom
Time September 15, 2011 at 2:23 pm

What an inspiring story. Dogs are so much better than humans will ever be!

Comment from Luvdogs
Time January 17, 2012 at 4:05 pm

Does any one know what the out come of the sentence was..did Chamberlain get his Justice?

Comment from luvdogs
Time January 17, 2012 at 4:14 pm

Just noticed your link. I’m so upset that guy guy got 30 days in jail he should have had the nine months in jail and no animals EVER! Not even a child! The money will never bring back Chamberlains legs … thank you for posting all this on Chamberlain such a sweet dog.

Comment from Bianca Williams
Time May 8, 2012 at 9:27 am

What is wrong with these people these days. My name is Bianca Williams I am a animal love. I love aminal since I was a little girl. It is just wrong what people do to their pet. I want to help save animal all my life.

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