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About Shihan | What We Teach | Chief Amato | Dojo Pix Victor "Buddy" Amato in the News Shihan Amato is not only the dojo's Shihan, he is also the Chief of Police for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. You can see a great overview of his community services at this page.
Below you can see his activities in the community.
Man pleads guilty in squirrel killings ...Later, Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth SPCA, said he confronted Swenson, who admitted giving the false name to the investigator and then said he had placed the pellets of rat poison on his property.... Police: Keansburg man shot at pigeons, squirrels with BB gun Later, the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals filed its own charges, said Victor "Buddy'' Amato, the society's chief animal cruelty investigator. Those charges accuse Needham of animal cruelty for shooting at both pigeons and squirrels..... SPCA: Pit bulls mistreated in Asbury Park yard Lamarr Bey is scheduled to answer the animal cruelty charges in Asbury Park Municipal Court Nov. 24, said Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "These dogs were so thin their bones were stretching against their skin," Amato said. "They didn't have proper water or shelter and at least one of the dogs had an ear that was bleeding either from fly bites or being bitten by another dog." ... Man fined $500 for animal cruelty In addition, Schult was ordered to stop breeding dogs at his residence at 93 Palmer St., said Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which had filed the charges against Schult. "Last November, this couple had also made a voluntary surrender of 20 shih tzus," Amato said. "At that time, they also agreed that they would stop breeding the dogs at their home. Apparently that didn't happen."..... Aberdeen man admits brutalizing, drowning 19 cats Appolonia pleaded guilty to each of the 19 counts of animal cruelty he had been charged with. Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor Nicole Colucci said the state will recommend that Appolonia receive the maximum five-year prison term for each count, but that the prison terms run concurrent to each other. Appolonia is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 4...... Animal welfare groups worry about horses no one wants But Hong Kong Express, at 15 years old and much the worse for his wear, could be excused if he simultaneously felt both emotions. ...Horses have become expendable items, said Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief humane police officer for the Monmouth County SPCA. It was Amato's investigation that resulted in Hong Kong being removed from a Howell location where he was starving and under continual attack from another horse..... Howell man pleads guilty to animal cruelty, is fined $250 The investigation determined the dog had suffered the leg injury months before it was returned to its owner, said Victor "Buddy" Amato, the chief humane enforcement officer for the Monmouth SPCA. "This case was about the obligation to get treatment for a dog that was entrusted to his care," Amato said. "That wasn't done.".... Monmouth SPCA defends its stance on enforcement The Monmouth County SPCA's law enforcement activity report for September showed that 100 investigations resulted in 20 citations being issued as of Friday. On average, Amato said he and his volunteer staff of 10 will hand out about 240 summonses a year. By contrast, Ocean County hands out about 75 a year, according to the New Jersey SPCA, which handles that county's animal abuse cases. Those investigations fall to Sgt. Tom Yanisko from the state SPCA, who also covers Burlington County. "We're aggressive because that's what we need to be," Amato said. "We speak for creatures who cannot speak for themselves.".... Middletown woman accused of leaving gerbils, hamster in woods Amato said the small rodents had been put in a cardboard box and left in the woods by Sleepy Hollow Road. "A youngster walking a dog heard them scratching and that's how they were found," Amato said. A shipping invoice with Fiolek's address was also found inside the box..... Grove man faces animal abuse charge Later, Victor "Buddy'' Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth SPCA, said he confronted Swenson, who admitted giving the false name to Goldman and said he had placed the pellets of rat poison on his property..... Couple charged with cruelty over sick basset hound In addition, on Friday the pair voluntarily surrendered 20 Shih Tzu puppies that investigators described as unkempt to the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The animals all were kept at the couple's residence at 93 Palmer St., police said. Edward and Lynda Schult are slated to answer the animal cruelty charges on Oct. 10 in Middletown Municipal Court, said Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth County SPCA.... Gull suspect: "I feel awful that the animal died" ... Swinging a bat is not an accident, however, Amato said. "That's just a stupid act," he said. "He did what he did. An animal is dead because of it." Amato said Kendelski likely will have to pay restitution for the veterinarian bill, approximately $500, Amato estimated, and a fine between $500 and $1,000.... 2 charged with animal abuse in Monmouth County Amato said Kendelski lured the bird with food and then struck it several times with the bat....
Amato and PD honored by Keansburg council All four would probably tell you it was all part of a day's work. This particular incident took place on Monday, May 19, when Amato helped the Keansburg Police Department pacify 51-year-old Julia Smith, of Keansburg, who was carrying an inert hand grenade and a 12-inch butcher knife. Keansburg Chief of Police Raymond O'Hare, Capt. Michael Allfrey and Patrolman James Nelson were also honored during the public session The conflict took place over the course of about an hour, during which time the officers negotiated with Smith and purchased the grenade from her when she complained about having no money. Amato and the three members of the Keansburg Police Department were honored with a valor award for saving the life of a Keansburg resident. Mayor Arthur Boden, Deputy Mayor James Cocuzza Sr., Councilwoman Lisa Strydio, Councilman George Hoff and newly elected Councilman Anthony DePompa applauded the men for their bravery and ability to do their job, no matter what the situation. The accommodation will be recorded on the officers' permanent records. The animal lover Amato does not lack when it comes to community recognition. For the past five years, Amato has served as the chief of police for the Monmouth County Society for the SPCA. He has been honored on many occasions and is known throughout Monmouth County, perhaps even New Jersey, as the ultimate animal lover. Amato was recently nominated for the Animal Planet's Hero of the Year Award, a national recognition given to a dedicated and deserving animal lover. Amato more than qualified for the nomination; he has saved hundreds of animals over the course of his career. Prominent cases involving Amato include Anthony Appolonia, who was charged and indicted on 19 counts of third-degree animal cruelty; the largest cock-fighting bust in New Jersey, which took place in Howell; and incidents involving the Santeria murders of animals in Monmouth County. Amato has also saved countless animals from being abused. Some say it is his mission in life; perhaps the animals would just say thank you..... Baby geese killer pleads guilty, will undergo psychotherapy Gonzalez was charged May 16 with beating the three goslings to death after he lured them away from their parents and into a wooded area, said Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The slain goslings were young enough that they still had their yellow downy feathers, Amato said. Necropsies performed on the animals at the Red Bank Animal Hospital determined they had died of blunt force injuries that had broken their bones and damaged their internal organs. "He stalked these little animals," Amato said. "It was a heartbreaking case. When I went to photograph the crime scene the parents were laying next to their dead babies. It was like they couldn't understand what had happened."..... He "speaks" for the animals Amato, of Hazlet, has spent the last five years as chief of police for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, tracking down animal abuse cases and trying to educate people about the animals we share our world with. "Look, I go out there every day, and I just try to do a job," he said. "It's a job where I get to speak for victims who can't speak for themselves. You see some bad stuff, but you get a chance to do a lot of good things, too." And it's those good things that have a cadre of people trying to get Amato named the Animal Planet Hero of the Year, an annual award given by the cable television network that specializes in animal and wildlife stories. Voting is taking place on Animal Planet's Web site, and the deadline to vote is July 19... Farmingdale woman pleads guilty to abandoning dog ....Paradise told investigators the dog chased after a cat and vanished shortly after she claimed him on March 15, said Victor "Buddy" Amato, the chief of police for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, who filed the charge against Paradise....
How the other half lives It's quite another thing when those chained to the doghouses aren't dogs at all, but humans. And for anyone passing by the front lawn of the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) two Saturdays ago, when the temperature topped 80 degrees, hopefully it was a sight they wouldn't forget.... "People just don't get it," said Chief of Police of the MCSPCA's Law Enforcement Division Victor "Buddy" Amato, who spent an hour chained to a doghouse and admitted that even his back was sweating. "When you chain a dog, so many things can happen to it.".... Man admits dead animals part of Santeria ritual offense occurred in the early evening on April 27, police said. Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, said investigators were led to Hernandez after a passer-by thought his actions looked suspicious and jotted down his license plate number.... National Enquirer Article - Crazed Cat Killer Behind Bars "This isn't something he just woke up and started doing the other day", said Victor Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth County, NJ SPCA. Amato personally arrested Appolonia at his apartment in Aberdeen last December 21, acting on a cruelty complaint reported by a local animal rights advocate... Animal cruelty cases not rare, officials say Appolonia, 50, of Aberdeen has been accused of torturing 19 cats and kittens before killing them during a six-week period last year. In some cases, investigators said he threw kittens against a wall and let them crawl about injured before drowning them. "That was the worst case of animal cruelty I have ever investigated," said Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth County SPCA. "He actually answered ads from people looking to give kittens a good home and then took these little animals, broke their bones, let them suffer and then drowned them."... Props to the MCSPCA In particular MCSPCA Police Chief Victor "Buddy" Amato displays a passion for his work to protect animals. Amato takes calls at all times of the day, not only to protect animals, but to get the word out there about those people animals may need protection from....
Man indicted in killing, torture of 19 cats Anthony Appolonia, 50, has been held in the Monmouth County Jail on $105,000 bail since his arrest on Dec. 21 by Victor "Buddy" Amato, the chief of police for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.... N. Bergen mom, son in Santeria arrest Diana Hernandez, 51, and her son, Alain Hernandez, 32, were each charged Monday with 10 counts of animal cruelty, said Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ....
Cat torture predator busted Appolonia, 48, confessed to killing 14 cats and kittens, and claimed that another eight animals authorities traced to him had gotten away, said Victor "Buddy" Amato, chief of police for the Monmouth County SPCA.
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