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Nelly Gonzales had 16 dogs that were neglected. One was saved at the scene, heat stroke and emaciation. Other dogs tied and chained without food and water. Mother and puppies living in feces filled kennel.
Martin County deputies arrested Alba Chavez following reports that kittens had been buried in a yard; two kittens were rescued alive and two were found dead.
Authorities charged Madison Rebecca Colello following discovery of dead and distressed cats at a Walker business.
Polk County Sheriff's Office reported arresting Tammy Annette Roosa following an investigation involving a dog found with duct tape around its muzzle.
Broward deputies arrested Patricia Lee after three dogs were found dead in a closed tent during hot weather.
Palm Beach deputies arrested Leslie Torres after reporting 11 dogs housed in dirty cages without adequate food or water.
Federal prosecutors indicted Anthony Crosby on three counts of possessing dogs for dogfighting ventures.
Federal prosecutors indicted Leroy Halbert on three counts of possessing dogs for dogfighting ventures.
Federal prosecutors charged Reginald Lionel Goodson Jr. with conspiracy to violate the Animal Welfare Act in connection with an alleged dogfighting breeding operation.
Bay County authorities arrested former animal-control employee Cameron Howard following allegations of mistreatment of animals in his care.
Authorities charged Austin Moore after investigators alleged 23 dogs were abandoned by a roadside in St. Johns County.
Authorities charged Anthony Dunham after investigators alleged 23 dogs were abandoned by a roadside in St. Johns County.
Authorities charged Carolyn Loveman following discovery of additional dogs at a Palm Coast home during an investigation linked to roadside dog abandonment.
Lock Haven City Police say Megan Confer was charged after officers found one deceased dog and a second critically ill dog at her residence; the second dog later died.
Nashville police say Ashley Tillman was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after her dog was found dead inside a vehicle during a heat advisory.
The Coryell County Sheriff's Office says Matthew Robert Goschke was arrested on an animal cruelty warrant following an investigation into alleged abuse.
Henrico County authorities say Deric Rashawn Beale was indicted in an animal-cruelty investigation involving five dogs found dead and additional alleged neglect.
Bexar County authorities say Sebastian Martinez Guajardo is wanted on a cruelty-to-non-livestock-animals charge after investigators alleged he abandoned three dogs and one died from extreme malnourishment.