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KENDRA L. DAWKINS arrested – Her dog was severely neglected and had to be euthanized

Updated: Oct 20, 2024

- Nebraska, USA -

 

On May 3, 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrants Division found and arrested 38-year-old KENDRA L. DAWKINS (pictured).

 

DAWKINS was “a wanted fugitive for Torture of an Animal (IIIA Felony) resulting from a Nebraska Humane Society animal neglect investigation” said the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in a media release.

 

It all started on December 8, 2023, when the Nebraska Humane Society received a call from DAWKINS who said that her dog, a Pitbull mix named Diamond, was either sick or dying.

 

An Animal Control Officer responded to DAWKINS’ residence near 45th Street and Crown Point Avenue and found Diamond “to be severely emaciated and unresponsive.”

At first the officer thought Diamond was dead, but then noticed shallow and irregular breathing. The officer also noted old, open puncture wounds on his/her face.

 

DAWKINS told the officer that Diamond may have been poisoned by a former neighbor and added that she had no money or time to take Diamond to a veterinarian.

 

Due to the advanced condition of neglect, Diamond was sadly euthanized.

Medical staff at the Nebraska Humane Society also noted that the wounds on Diamond’s face and legs were infected; one wound was so severely infected that it would have required surgery to repair.

 

A necropsy was performed on Diamond and results determined that Diamond’s bone marrow fat content was 1.51% indicating starvation; healthy dogs' fat content is anywhere between 65%-98%. A test for liver poisoning came back negative.

 

On February 20, 2024, a felony warrant was issued for DAWKINS’ arrest.

 

DAWKINS is now behind bars at the Douglas County Jail awaiting her first court appearance.

  

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In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

DAWKINS’ mugshot shared from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office




 
 
 

DIXIE ETHEL WEEKS and CURTIS LEONARD SHIPLEY arrested – Cats and dogs found in horrific conditions

Updated: May 4, 2024

- Florida, USA -

 

⚠️WARNING⚠️The article contains pictures some of you may find distressing⚠️

 

~ Update: May 4, 2024


I heard back from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and I sadly have to inform you that Bella, Honey, and Smokey were euthanized.



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 The Brevard County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 63-years-old DIXIE ETHEL WEEKS and 53-years-old CURTIS LEONARD SHIPLEY ( both pictured).

 

According to the arrest affidavit obtained by Voice For Us, on April 5, 2024, two electricians went to SHIPLEY’s home on 900 N Carpenter Road in Titusville. After completing their job, they went to their next customer and told her what they had seen at SHIPLEY’s home.

 

The electricians said they saw “malnourished dogs”, “feces everywehere” and cats who were “delivering babies in the kitchen cabinet.” The electricians described what they saw as “horrible living conditions.”

 

Concerned with what she was told, the customer alerted the Titusville Police Department and an officer responded to SHIPLEY’s home.

Upon arrival, the officer immediately requested the assistance of Brevard County Sheriff's Office Animal Services and Enforcement.

 

The responding Animal Control Officer saw four dogs whom SHIPLEY identified as Bella, Eli, Honey, and Smokey. SHIPLEY told the ACO that all four dogs and all seven cats were his.

 

According to the affidavit, Honey “appeared to be missing an eye. Her ribs were easily palpable, and her pelvic bones were becoming prominent.” Additionally, Honey “had multiple areas of missing fur, swollen nipples, overgrown nails, and limped while walking.”

 

Smokey “appeared disoriented and was bumping into walls and falling over as she walked. Attached to Canine Smokey's right ear was a skin tumor, approximately the size of a baseball.” Smokey's ribs and pelvic bones were prominent and her nails were overgrown.

 

Bella “seemed to be unresponsive to noise or commands. She had missing fur and a ruptured tumor on her back.” Her ribs and pelvic bones were visible, and she was unable to walk on her own.

 

Eli “also seemed unresponsive and had missing fur on his back and rear legs.” His “ribs and pelvic bones were visible and he could only walk short distances.”

 

SHIPLEY was unable to confirm the age of the dogs. He estimated that Honey, whom he also called Mama, was acquired as a puppy between 2009 and 2011 after he and WEEKS moved in together. SHIPLEY also said that Bella and Smokey were Honey’s babies.

 

SHIPLEY also struggled to remember Eli’s age and estimated that all four were approximately 12 or 13 years old.

 

None of the furvictims were ever seen by a veterinarian and none of them were ever vaccinated. SHIPLEY told the ACO that he did not know that dogs “were supposed to receive annual veterinary wellness exams.”

 

The ACO then found five of the seven cats. SHIPLEY told the officer that the cats were both indoor and outdoor.

According to the ACO, the cats appeared to be “bright, alert and responsive.”

 

SHIPLEY surrendered all four dogs and the ACO rushed them to the Rockledge Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital (RASEH) for immediate emergency veterinary intervention.

 

On April 8, 2024, after their initial emergency care and treatment at RASEH, Bella, Eli, Honey, and Smokey were returned to the care of South Animal Care Center (SACC).

Veterinarians reported that all four Voiceless Victims had been experiencing repeated and excessive infliction of unnecessary pain and suffering.

 

All four furvictims were suffering from flea infestations, dermatitis, and painful tumors.

 

SHIPLEY and WEEKS’ statements about feeding the dogs regularly were also proved to be false. All four dogs were found to be severely malnourished.

 

Further findings revealed that none of the dogs “were offered sufficient exercise and outside change of air.”

 

On April 23, 2024, WEEKS and SHIPLEY were arrested and charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty, four counts of confinement without food and water, and four counts of condiment without wholesome exercise.

 

At the time of writing, records show the filthy duo are being held at the Brevard County Jail on $38,000 bond.

Court records show that WEEKS and SHIPLEY will appear at Titusville Historic Courthouse on May 30, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. for their arraignment before Judge Michelle A. Baker.

 

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said although three dogs won't make it, the vet team will try to save the other dog.

 

Just before publishing the story, I came across an article by WESH, according to which three of the dogs have been euthanized.

I have emailed the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to inquire about this and if I get a response, I will post an update.

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official court documents obtained by Voice For Us. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

Mugshots shared from the Brevard County Jail




 
 
 

TIFFANY NICHOLE BURLEY indicted on twenty-eight felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals

- Georgia, USA -

 

A Cobb County Grand Jury indicted 36-years-old TIFFANY NICHOLE BURLEY (pictured), on twenty-eight (28) felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty.

 

BURLEY is accused of letting twenty-five (25) of her cats die at a home on 6566 Arbor Gate Drive in Mableton.

 

According to official documents obtained by Voice For Us, on September 19, 2023, an officer with the Cobb County Police Department responded to the aforementioned property to conduct a welfare check on BURLEY who “...hadn’t been to work in two weeks”.

 

When the officer arrived at the home, BURLEY was not there and neighbors confirmed they “...hadn’t seen her in weeks” either.

 

The yard around the house was covered in fleas. The officer noticed a decomposing smell coming from the home and forced entry.

 

Upon entering the home, the officer found dozens of dead cats who appeared to “...have been trapped and abandoned in the residence”.

 

From the back sliding door, the officer could see inside the home and noticed “garbage scattered all over the floor and furniture”. The officer reported that they “...could make out the remains of at least one deceased cat lying on the floor in the ‘main room’" and that “...the screens on the bottom windows have claw marks on them as does the far-right top screen”.

 

The findings were then passed on to Cobb County Animal Services Investigator David Whitley.

 

The Cobb Couty Animal Services Director, Stephen Hammond, has advised that search warrants were executed and the evidence was collected.

 

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, BURLEY was indicted by a Cobb County Grand Jury and her case will proceed through the court. The indictment accuses BURLEY of knowingly and intentionally abandoning thirty-one (31) cats at the residence, causing death or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering.

 

The cats were abandoned without food or water and were forced to live in unsanitary conditions.

 

These furvictims were found in different states of decomposition. Those who still had fur on them were extremely emaciated.

 

At the time of writing, BURLEY is being held at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

 

If convicted, BURLEY could spend several years behind bars, with Mr. Hammond advising it “...could be five years for each felony count”.

 

Still, she will be fed before and after her imprisonment, she won’t be emaciated!

 

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Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official documents provided to Voice For Us by Cobb County Officials. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

 

 

BURLEY’s mugshot shared from WSB




 
 
 

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