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REWARD offered in a case where four puppies were found abandoned with only one of them alive

Updated: Nov 8, 2022

- Virginia, USA -


~ Update: November 7, 2022


Deputy Jasmine P. Fain, the Animal Control Officer who is investigating this case, told me in an email that the deceased puppies “were sent to Virginia Tech for further analysis.”


As for the living puppy, she told me: “he has received medical care and is back at our shelter doing well and gaining weight. We named him “Chance.”


Deputy Fain kindly sent me a picture of Chance.




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The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the public for information regarding the discovery of four abandoned puppies with only one found alive.


In a news release the sheriff’s office said that on the morning of Wednesday, November 2, 2022, deputies were notified that four puppies had been found abandoned. The furbabies were callously left inside an animal carrier and dumped in a field near the 6000 block of Dyers Store Road in Martinsville.


When Animal Control Deputies responded to the scene, they found that only one of the puppies was still alive and was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment.


According to the release, the puppies were a mixed breed estimated to be 10 weeks old.


The sheriff’s office said that a nearby resident reported seeing a vehicle parked right where the puppies where found, on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

The suspected vehicle “was described as a 2008 – 2010 Honda Ridgeline, beige color, driven by a black male,” stated the release.


If you have any information about this cruel and inhumane case, please, come forward and speak up for the VOICELESS VICTIMS. Please call the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) - 638 - 8751 or Crimestoppers at (276) - 632 - 7463. Thank you!


The sheriff’s office advised that Crimestoppers program offers rewards up to $2,500 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.


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WILBERT LEE BREWER JR. accused of abandoning two dogs in need of medical care without food or water

- Oklahoma, USA -


The Elk City Police Department arrested 59-years-old WILBERT LEE BREWER JR. (pictured), after two Pitbulls were found abandoned on his property.


According to the affidavit obtained by Voice For Us, on April 13, 2022, Elk City Police Officers conducted an authorized search warrant on BREWER’s residence located at 207 Parkview Place, in Elk City.

The search led to the discovery of two dogs in the backyard of the property.

Officers found one female Pitbull black in color, who “appeared to be extremely aggressive toward Officers, not in good health, and to have only one eye.”

The other Pitbull, a male gray brindle in color, eventually became friendly, but was covered in ticks.


Officers reported that the backyard was completely covered in dog feces to the point that Officer Brad believed it to be “unhealthy” for the dogs. There was no sign of food or water for the furbabies.

At the time of the search, BREWER was not present and according to neighbors, “it was believed he was seen leaving the residence with a U-Haul style box truck.”


The following day, on April 14, 2022, Elk City Animal Control Officers were dispatched to the area of Braum's, directly behind BREWER’s home, about a female Pitbull who was being aggressive toward citizens.

According to the affidavit, due to the Pitbull’s aggressive behavior, animal control requested the assistance of Elk City Police and it was determined that the Pitbull was BREWER’s but officers were unable to contact him.


The female Pitbull was later taken to a vet where she was euthanized on April 16, 2022.

The veterinarian’s report obtained by Voice For Us stated: “On 4/16/2022 I observed the black female pitbull and observed a case of Entropion in both eyes, including possible severe conjunctivitis & corneal ulcers. This causing the Canine to experience major discomfort and excessive eye drainage. Due to the canine's aggressive behavior and condition causing discomfort I was unable to handle/treat this canine and it was euthanized to prevent suffering.”


On April 16, 2022, Elk City Animal Control Officer Stone went to BREWER’s residence and provided the male Pitbull with food and water. As indicated in the affidavit, “At that date there did not appear to have been any care provided to the dog by Brewer or any other acting on his behalf.”


On the morning of April 19, 2022, Elk City Police requested a follow up on the possibly abandoned male Pitbull at BREWER’s home.

The officer who went to BREWER’s residence said the furbaby looked that he was still being neglected and took pictures of the backyard showing no signs of food or water for him.

Animal control took custody of the male Pitbull whom they renamed Tank and according to his Kennel Card, his date of birth is October 18, 2018.


The affidavit stated that based on all the evidence gathered and the vet’s findings, police believed that probable cause existed that BREWER committed the following crimes:


“Cruelty To Animals Title 21 1685 (1) Willfully/maliciously, by abandoning; (2) caused; (3) any animal in captivity, by confining to the back yard area of the residence; (4) (to be) tortured/maimed/(deprived of necessary food, drink, or shelter), by not providing any available food, water, or shelter. And the yard area to be left covered in animal feces and in an unhealthy environment. Also both dogs were not provided necessary medical care, which caused both to be covered in ticks. The male brindle to getting worms and the female, black in color, reaching such an unhealthy stated, which led to her having to be euthanized.”


BREWER was arrested on September 11, 2022, and is scheduled to be in court on October 22, 2022.


I have also contacted the Beckham County District Attorney's Office and requested additional information and pictures about the female Pitbull.

I will post an update should I receive a response.


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Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.




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COLLEEN LAGINES arrested – Dead and badly emaciated dogs found during a child neglect investigation

- Virginia, USA -


The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 38-years-old COLLEEN LAGINES (pictured) for animal cruelty and child neglect.


In a news release the sheriff’s office said that on Thursday, September 15, 2022, along with the Department of Social Services deputies responded to a property on Jeters Chapel Road to conduct a home visit for an 18-year-old “autistic student who was not attending school.”


Upon arrival, officials found the home to be “heavily overgrown with sounds of dogs barking coming from inside the residence along with extreme odors emitting from the house. During the investigation, we learned that the mother had abandoned the two children at this house”, said the sheriff’s office.


Animal Control was called in and officers found “badly emaciated and deceased animals.”

As indicated in the release, many animals were transported to Riverside Veterinarian Clinic for assessment and care.


LAGINES was arrested on September 16, 2022, and charged with four counts of felony child abuse and neglect but Bedford County Sheriff Mike Miller said this is an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be sought at the completion.

Online arrest records show that LAGINES is being held at the Amherst County Adult Detention Center with no bond.


In a Facebook post, Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter said: “Thanks to immediate action from Bedford County the animals that were brought in were signed over by their “owner”. Now the three Pibbles that have been starved and left in their own urine/ feces will get the care they greatly need before heading to forever homes and this horrible chapter in their life will be put behind them. Each dog had a body score of a 1, which is the WORST possible score. The number one concern was organ failure due to starvation. Thankfully, their bloodwork came back much better than we feared. These little survivors will have to stay at Riverside Veterinary Hospital, where they are under the excellent care of Dr. Ryan and Dr. Young. So far, other than getting some weight on them, and taking care of all the sores on their bodies, we know that one of the dogs will need two masses removed. Once ready, the girls will need to be spayed as well. This will be sponsored by Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, which will make a sizable dent in our funds. We are reaching out to ask that if you can donate, even a few dollars, to help with the cost of their vet care it would be so very appreciated. Every dollar counts, as we are an all-volunteer rescue group that helps supply additional care to county shelter pets.”


If you wish and can afford to donate, please click here. Thank you!


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Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



Pictures shared from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter, Inc.



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