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Investigation underway after a weeks-old puppy was found abandoned close to death in Monmouth County

- New Jersey, USA -


The Monmouth County SPCA is reaching out to the public for information regarding a puppy who was found abandoned on the brink of death in Neptune.


In a Facebook post, the Monmouth County SPCA said that on the late night of Sunday, May 7, 2023, its Animal Control Division responded to a call about a puppy left on the side of the road in the Myrtle Avenue area.


Upon arrival, officers found “an emaciated 8-week-old puppy”. The female furbaby, whom the organization named Matilda, was “skin and bones”, she had difficulty breathing and was “unable to lift her head”.


Matilda was immediately rushed to the Monmouth County SPCA’s shelter for urgent medical care. She was wrapped in warm blankets and given IV fluids. According to the Monmouth County SPCA, Matilda was “shaking and whimpering” and staff was not sure she was going to make it. “Matilda has been minimally responsive to our care, and she's still in critical condition but we're doing our absolute best to keep her comfortable”, said the Monmouth County SPCA.


If you wish, and can afford to donate toward Matilda’s medical care, as well as toward all the other Voiceless Victims in the care of the Monmouth County SPCA, please click here. Thank you!


As for the criminal aspect of this case, the Monmouth County SPCA is investigating this abhorrent act and is looking for information leading to a criminal conviction of the monster(s) who did this to an innocent breathing being.


If you have any information that can help with the investigation, please call the Monmouth County SPCA ‘s Humane Law Enforcement Division at (732) - 440 - 1539.

Remember, Paws Can’t Dial, but you can! Thank you!


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Matilda’s pictures were shared from the Monmouth County SPCA’s Facebook page.


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ROBERT MCGREGOR SWINDOLL let two dogs starve to death and a third one was found barely alive

- Florida, USA -


On the morning of Tuesday, April 11, 2023, a citizen called the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Animal Enforcement Team to report some dogs in distress at a house on 3762 Brockington Circle in Cocoa.


Officer Maldonado and Officer Kaufman responded to the scene to investigate. They were unable to make contact with anybody at the residence, but the reporting party allowed them into their property from which they could see the dogs. Officers saw two deceased dogs, who were tied up and extremely thin. A third dog tethered in the same yard was barely alive. Officers were able to identify him as Ace through a database maintained by Shelter Buddy.

Animal Cruelty Investigators were immediately called in.


A warrant was obtained for the arrest of 38-years-old ROBERT MCGREGOR SWINDOLL (pictured).


Brevard County Sheriff Ivey said the dogs were not SWINDOLL’s and someone who was not allowed on the property anymore was taking dog food over. Despite that, SWINDOLL allowed two dogs to starve to death.


An affidavit obtained through public records identifies the dogs’ guardian as Lashawnda Spencer who passed away in December 2022. The affidavit goes on to identify Levetirus Cole as the person who was bringing food to the dogs and he was in a relationship with Ms. Spencer when she was alive.


SWINDOLL was booked into the Brevard County Jail on three felony counts of animal cruelty and three misdemeanor counts of confinement without food and water.

SWINDOLL is being held on a $7,500 bond.

According to court records, SWINDOLL’s next court appearance is set for May 11, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.


As Sheriff Ivey said, while in jail, SWINDOLL will be fed, will be given water, and will be taken care of. By law, SWINDOLL cannot be treated the way he treated those Voiceless Victims.


A veterinarian team is taking care of Ace.


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SWINDOLL’s mugshot via Brevard County Jail.


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JOHN CLAYTON OSTEEN JR. witnessed by Brevard County Sheriff Deputies abusing a defenseless kitten

Updated: Mar 12, 2024

- Florida, USA -


Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced the arrest of 35-years-old JOHN CLAYTON OSTEEN (pictured) for animal cruelty among other charges.


On Monday, May 8, 2023, during his latest edition of MAFO (Mess Around and Find Out), Sheriff Ivey said: “Being a criminal is bad enough, but brutalizing a small kitten for enjoyment, man that makes you a giant bagshit.”


Sheriff Ivey said that his agents had OSTEEN under surveillance as they were trying to arrest him on a warrant for unrelated crimes he had committed a week earlier.


On Monday morning, when the sheriff’s office agents went to arrest OSTEEN, one of them saw OSTEEN who came out of the house with “a small kitten on a leash.” According to the sheriff, OSTEEN started swinging the leash around with the tiny furbaby on it. OSTEEN then placed the kitten in a carrier and proceeded to spray water into the carrier “full force”.


As soon as one of the deputies made a move to intervene, OSTEEN “ran once again ‘cause he’s a big coward. He’s tough when it comes to dealing with a kitten, but when it comes to deal with law enforcement officers about put his but in jail, he runs”, rightfully said Sheriff Ivey.


OSTEEN ran to a friend’s house but deputies were able to track him down.

The sheriff’s office Animal Services Team quickly responded and rescued three kittens.


OSTEEN was booked into the Brevard County Jail on one felony count of animal cruelty as well as fleeing and eluding, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, reckless driving, driving while license revoked, and failure to register a motor vehicle.


OSTEEN is currently being held with no bond. “That’s exactly where he belongs. I wish I could put him on a leash and swirl him around like he did the cat”, said Sheriff Ivey and I DO AGREE!


OSTEEN’s initial court appearance is set for May 9, 2023, at 1:15 p.m. before Judge Kimberly Musselman.


As Sheriff Ivey said: “If you can harm an animal, especially a small animal like that, you have the evilness in you to hurt a human.”


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OSTEEN’s mugshot via Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.


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