HOLLY LYNN BAUTISTA and SIENNA MARIE STALLINGS arrested after a welfare check uncovers dead dogs in stages of decomposition in Lenoir County

- North Carolina, USA -

Lenoir County Animal Services announced the arrest of 41-year-old HOLLY LYNN BAUTISTA and her daughter 19-year-old SIENNA MARIE STALLINGS (both pictured).

These arrests are the result of an investigation which Animal Services began last month.

In a press release the agency said that on August 18, 2025, they received an anonymous phone call requesting a welfare check at a residence on Juniper Lane in Deep Run.

At the residence, responding officers sadly discovered several deceased dogs in advanced stages of decomposition.

Officers also found many live dogs who were immediately removed from the home due to “unsanitary living conditions, lack of proper food, water and shelter,” stated the release. Animal Services said the live dogs were emaciated.

At that point, officers charged STALLINGS, the dogs’ guardian, and she was taken into custody.

On September 5, 2025, Animal Control was contacted by several individuals who had entrusted the care of their dogs with STALLINGS. Officers learned that those dogs were being held at the home of STALLINGS’ mother, BAUTISTA, on Edwards Avenue in Kinston.

Animal Control Officers took custody of all of the dogs and are in the process of reuniting them with their families.

On September 9, 2025, ACO executed a search warrant at BAUTISTA’s home and removed all of the remaining dogs belonging to BAUTISTA and her daughter.

BAUTISTA was charged with two felony counts of cruelty to animals, two counts of instigate cruelty to animals, seven misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals, and two counts of resisting a public officer.

STALLINGS is facing four felony counts of animal cruelty, ten misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, two counts of instigate cruelty to animals, four counts of failure to dispose of dead domestic animal, and two counts of resisting a public officer.

Additional charges are possible with the continued investigation.

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KSHAWN LAMAR RUSH arrested for striking and choking a dog

- Illinois, USA -

The Springfield Police Department arrested 32-year-old KSHAWN LAMAR RUSH (pictured).

Police said in a press release that on the evening of Saturday, September 6, 2025, officers responded to the 2200 block of Yale Boulevard “following reports of a disturbance involving an individual and a dog.”

Officers learned from witnesses that RUSH “was observed striking and choking a dog in the presence of bystanders. Witnesses further reported that the animal was believed to be stolen and that Rush had attempted to use the dog to threaten or intimidate others.”

According to the release, RUSH was on pre-trial release for multiple cases of aggravated battery and aggravated assault.

When officers found RUSH lying in a yard with the dog, a male Pitbull, they gave clear verbal commands in an effort to safely resolve the situation and protect the dog.

The Springfield Police Department released bodycam footage of the incident. RUSH can be seen and heard being hostile and confrontational with the officers, as well as insulting and aggressive with the ladies present on the scene. At some point RUSH grabbed the dog by his neck and dragged him. Officers kept telling him to let the dog go. When one of the ladies picked up the dog to put him in the police car, RUSH grabbed her by her shirt.

That’s when one of the officers advised RUSH he was under arrest. The situation escalated when RUSH went to sit down on the front steps of a home and officers struggled to handcuff him. Officers repeatedly ordered RUSH to put his hands behind his back, but he refused to comply.

Officers eventually managed to place RUSH under arrest. He is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including cruelty to animals, aggravated battery to a police officer, domestic battery, and resisting arrest.

To ensure full transparency regarding the incident, the Springfield Police Department released the officer’s body worn camera footage. At some point, one of the videos showed an officer asking the ladies on the scene whether the dog was theirs and they stated that someone on Facebook was actively looking for him.

I have reached out to the Springfield Police Department to inquire about the dog and his well-being. A spokesperson said in an email: “At this time, the Yale Street case remains an open investigation. No information, reports, statements, or additional videos can be released or discussed while the case is ongoing.”

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CRYSTAL JEAN CONLEY arrested for refusing to surrender her severely injured cat for medical care, which resulted in one of the cat's legs being amputated

- Florida, USA -

A disturbing incident that occurred back in March 2025, has resulted in the recent arrest of 62-year-old CRYSTAL JEAN CONLEY (pictured).

The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that in March, Agricultural Deputy Ernie Manriquez received a troubling phone call from Fur-ever Friends Animal Hospital. Deputy Manriquez learned that a woman, later identified as CONLEY, had called the hospital to ask for “instructions on how to amputate her cat’s leg at home.”

Deputy Manriquez went to CONLEY’s home and discovered something horrific. The deputy found a thin black cat with her right leg “reduced to pure, exposed bone—no skin, no fur,” stated the release.

The furvictim, whom the sheriff’s office referred to as Daisy, was emaciated, scoring just 2 out of 9 on the Body Condition Scale and was in urgent need of medical care.

DeSoto County Animal Control immediately took Daisy into custody and took her to the Fur-ever Friends Animal Hospital. Veterinary staff reported that Daisy was dangerously anemic, hypovolemic, and battling a severe infection. Staff also confirmed that the injury was around three weeks old and added that Daisy “would have eventually died from sepsis without treatment,” said the sheriff’s office.

It took several weeks to stabilize Daisy before she was strong enough to undergo amputation.

The nonprofit Love Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary said in a Facebook post that Daisy, now renamed Chicken Little, has been at their sanctuary since March 2025. Part of a post published on September 3, 2025, read: “We are sooooo happy to share that CHICKEN 🐈‍⬛ our tri-pod three legged kitty is now spayed, completely vetted and THRIVING here at the sanctuary!!!! She is so SO LOVED!!! 💕” 

CONLEY was arrested on August 27, 2025, and charged with one felony count of aggravated animal cruelty. She was released the following day after posting a $5,000 bond.

According to the sheriff’s office, CONLEY said she could not afford veterinary treatment for the cat. However, investigators later discovered that she had refused to surrender the furvictim for proper treatment when advised to do so by the vet. Her refusal ultimately left the poor soul to suffer with an untreated injury for weeks.

Court records show that CONLEY is scheduled to appear in DeSoto County Circuit Court for her arraignment on October 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Don Thomas Hall.

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Chicken Little can be briefly seen in this video

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