- Florida, USA -
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58-year-old PAMELA MICHELLE MILLER (pictured). MILLER is accused of denying treatment and not providing proper care for her dog causing the excessive and repeated infliction of unnecessary pain and suffering to her dog.
According to the arrest report, on April 5, 2025, MILLER took her dog, a Yorkshire Terrier named Prissy, to Davis Animal Hospital for a “fur mat removal and nail trim” and told staff that Prissy was lethargic and unresponsive.
The veterinarian who examined Prissy reported that all her four limbs were “severely matted in a bird nest fashion which was tight to the skin and had a horrendous odor.” Moreover, Prissy’s left front paw was actively bleeding.
The vet “strongly encouraged humane euthanasia as an option” but according to the report, MILLER declined, told the vet “You are not going to kill her”, and “demanded a treatment plan.”
The vet then chose to debride Prissy’s leg and trim her nails and MILLER agreed. Given the pain Prissy was in, staff had to sedate Prissy during the process.
After removing the matted fur from Prissy’s limbs, the vet told MILLER that Prissy’s leg was infected and necrotic. The vet advised MILLER of Prissy’s quality of life due to her condition and suggested humane euthanasia. According to the report, when the vet asked MILLER to hurry with the procedure, she became agitated. The report further stated that staff even offered to amputate Prissy’s leg at no cost but MILLER declined the offer.
At that point staff bandaged Prissy's leg, told MILLER to return for bandage changes, scheduled a follow-up appointment, and asked MILLER to sign an Against Medical Advice (AMA) form.
The AMA form, which MILLER signed, stated:
“I the undersigned, do fully understand that | am taking my pet, Prissy, out of the care of Davis Animal Hospital against the advice of medical staff. Because of my decision to remove my pet from the doctor's care, | have been informed that there may be further complications in their condition. These complications may improve, but are not limited to, further deterioration of their condition, suffering, and/or death."
“I, the undersigned, do fully understand that I have elected services for my pet, Prissy, do not represent the optimal care as advised by Davis Animal Hospital. The ramifications of such a decision on my part may include further deterioration of their condition and/or health.”
MILLER was scheduled to return to Davis Animal Hospital on April 8, 2025, but never did.
Two days later, the hospital contacted Animal Welfare Sgt. Merideth Roberson and alerted her to suspected cruelty.
An Animal Welfare Officer then responded to MILLER’s home on West Ensley Street in Ensley.
At MILLER’s home, the Officer found Prissy lying down and appearing unresponsive. When MILLER picked her up, the sweet soul howled loudly and could not hold her head up. Prissy’s bandage was dirty with blood seeping through and MILLER admitted she did not go back to the hospital to change Prissy’s bandages.
Due to concerns for Prissy’s safety and welfare, the furvictim was removed from MILLER’s home and was taken to the Escambia County shelter.
On April 12, 2025, a vet examined Prissy and reported that she had a poor body condition score and could not stand on her own.
Additionally, the vet noted injuries including scabs on all four limbs and head, a healed cut on an ear, and missing digits on a back paw (appearing to be an old, healed injury).
Sadly, Prissy was euthanized.
MILLER was arrested on May 2, 2025, and booked into the Escambia County Jail on one felony count of aggravated animal cruelty. Bond was set at $100,000 and at the time of writing, records show she is still in custody. Court records show MILLER is set to appear at Escambia County Circuit Court on May 16, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Boles.
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MILLER’s mugshot shared from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
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