MICHAEL J. SCHILLING arrested on accusations of neglecting two dogs

- New York, USA -

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 36-year-old MICHAEL J. SCHILLING (pictured), of Corinth.

The arrest is the result of an investigation which stemmed from a complaint that the sheriff’s office received on September 13, 2025.

According to the complaint, SCHILLING was not properly caring for his dogs, and deputies were dispatched to a residence on 377 Angel Road in Corinth to investigate.

The investigation determined that SCHILLING failed to provide proper sustenance for two dogs, and that the furvictims were being kept in unsanitary conditions.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office tells me the dogs are females named Brownie and Lacy.

Brownie is a mixed breed dog approximately 2-3 years old, and Lacy who is approximately 4-5 years old is a Dachshund or Bassett mix.

Brownie and Lacy were removed from the residence by virtue of a court order and placed in the care of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. I am told they both are doing well.

SCHILLING was arrested on September 19, 2025, and charged with overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance (class A misdemeanor). He was released with an appearance ticket for Corinth Town Court.

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SCHILLING‘s mugshot shared from the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

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SALVADOR ALEXIS VARGAS, a dairy employee, arrested for unmercifully abusing a defenseless cow

- California, USA -

The Merced County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28-year-old SALVADOR ALEXIS VARGAS (pictured).

On September 21, 2025, Deputies Alberton and Ochoa along with Animal Services Officer Pacheco, responded to a dairy in the 20100 block of Copa De Oro Avenue in Los Banos to investigate allegations of an employee abusing a cow.

According to the press release by the sheriff’s office the employee, identified as VARGAS, “was caught on camera whipping, shocking, and placing a water hose down the cow's throat over fifty times.”

Additionally, VARGAS was “observed hitting the cow several times with a gate while it was in the cattle [chute].”

“The Holstein Cow was moved to a medical barn for observation,” stated the release. I reached out to the sheriff’s office to inquire about the victim’s well-being. Unfortunately, her name has not been disclosed. Merced County Sheriff Vernon H. Warnke tells me that the cow is doing fine and that after being examined by a veterinarian, she was given “a clean bill of health and is expected to be just fine. She has a couple of ‘scuff marks’ and that was documented by my Animal Services and will be used as evidence should this go to trial.”

VARGAS was arrested and booked into the Merced County Jail on one felony count of animal cruelty. He was released after posting a $20,000 bond.

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DANIEL MARLIN TOENNIES arrested after three dogs were found dead and sixteen others were found severely malnourished and neglected

- Arkansas, USA -

⚠️WARNING⚠️Some of the pictures included in the article may be distressing to some of you.⚠️

The Lonoke County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 38-year-old DANIEL MARLIN TOENNIES (pictured), of Jacksonville.

According to the office’s press release, deputies received an anonymous tip concerning malnourished and neglected dogs at a home in the South Bend area.

Investigators who responded to the given location reported finding sixteen starving dogs who had been left tied up to short chains without food and water. Sadly, investigators also discovered the bodies of three deceased dogs.

The sheriff’s office said Jak's Second Chance Rescue and Novastar Rescue stepped in to provide care for the furvictims.

In one of their Facebook posts, Jak’s Second Chance Rescue said: “These dogs have never been loved. Never been treated kindly. Never been properly cared for. Yet they’re all sweet and so thankful to be unchained.”

One of the dogs, a female now named Audrey, was found chained on the porch of the home and Jak’s Second Chance Rescue rightfully pointed out: “They had to walk past her every day. Probably multiple times a day. And they never helped her. I don’t even have the ability to comprehend how a human being can do that.”

According to the nonprofit, Audrey is in “very severe condition,” and added: “She’s pooping dark foul smelling feces. She’s weak. She’s wheezing. Her eye is so infected that we are anticipating it will have to be removed. Right now she’s not even strong enough to have surgery though.”

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TOENNIES was charged with nineteen counts of aggravated animal cruelty and at the time of writing, records show that he is being held into the Lonoke County Jail.

Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley said in a written statement: “This case is heartbreaking, but it shows the power of working together. Because someone cared enough to speak up, and because of the quick response from our investigators and rescue partners, these dogs now have a second chance at life. Animal cruelty will not be tolerated in Lonoke County. We are grateful for everyone who played a part in saving them.”

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TOENNIES’ mugshot shared from the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office.

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