Hillsborough investigates mistreatment of gerbils left in a Freedom High classroom over summer break - St. Petersburg Times »
Posted By hoo1live 3 months ago in NewsA Freedom High science teacher told investigators she'd talked to a custodian about feeding the gerbils in her classroom over the summer, according Hillsborough County Animal Services. But the rodents didn't get fed — and some turned to cannibalism as the animals starved to death, said Pam Perry, the investigative manager for animal services. Perry cited Margaret Barthel with 10 counts of animal cruelty. But the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says that doesn't go far enough. <p></p>
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