RODNEY ANTHONY MORRISON facing charges after one dog found dead and two others had to be euthanized

- North Carolina, USA -

On July 9, 2025, deputies with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services responded to the area of Woodglen Way in Pinebluff after being alerted to a stray dog in the area.

On arrival, they found a dog, who was severely emaciated, wandering the neighborhood.

An investigation, as well as information provided by concerned neighbors, made it possible for deputies to obtain the address of the property where the dog had been living.

Deputies then went to a house in the 100 block of Woodglen Way and discovered two dogs. One was as emaciated as the one who was found roaming and the other one was sadly deceased.

Deputies reached out to local rescue groups for assistance in caring for the two live dogs but as stated in the press release by the sheriff’s office, “…. they all reported they were at capacity and unable to accommodate them.”

The press release goes on to state: “After a day of providing care and treatment, the health of both dogs continued to deteriorate, and they had to be euthanized to prevent further suffering.”

As the investigation progressed, deputies were able to identify 44-year-old RODNEY ANTHONY MORRISON (pictured), as the dogs’ guardian.

Although deputies spoke with MORRISON multiple times, their attempts to have him return to the scene were unsuccessful.

Evidence gathered during the investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at MORRISON’s house to ensure no additional animals were in distress.

Warrants for MORRISON’s arrest were obtained on three felony counts of cruelty to animals.

In a Facebook post of July 11, 2025, the sheriff’s office said: “These warrants are currently outstanding, as Morrison is currently evading service by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.”

However, after checking online arrest records maintained by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office, records show MORRISON was booked into the Moore County Jail on July 12, 2025, at 10:16 a.m. on a $75,000 bond. According to the records, MORRISON is scheduled to appear at Moore County District Court on August 6, 2025, to answer the charges.

Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said in a written statement: “This is one of the worst cases of animal neglect and cruelty I’ve seen in many years. There is no excuse for the suffering these animals endured.”

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MORRISON’s mugshot shared from the Moore County Sheriff's Office

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