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Reward offered and investigation underway after severely emaciated puppy found abandoned in Cobb County

- Georgia, USA -


A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification of a male who abandoned a puppy on the porch of a home on Forest Lane SE., Marietta.


The incident happened on February 21, 2025, and it was captured by the homeowner’s surveillance camera.

The following day, the homeowner discovered the puppy, who resembles a Labradoodle, in a metal cage that had no food, water or bedding. The furvictim was severely emaciated and Detectives from the Cobb County Animal Cruelty Investigation Unit say at the time, temperatures were as low as 30 degrees.


The homeowner took the pup to Cobb County Animal Services and days later he was examined using the Purina body conditioning system. The findings revealed his ribs, lumbar vertebrae, pelvic bones, and all bony prominences were visible from a distance, with no discernible body fat and a noticeable loss of muscle mass.


Anyone with information on this case can submit a tip anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online, or by texting CSGA and the tip to 738477. Alternatively, tips can be emailed to Detective Whitley. Thank you!


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SHANE LAWSON TANNER JR arrested after many dogs were found to be living in horrific conditions

- Georgia, USA -


The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old SHANE LAWSON TANNER JR (pictured), of Douglas.


On the afternoon of March 4, 2025, a deputy responded to a home on Elzie Anderson Road following an animal cruelty call. Upon arrival, the deputy could hear multiple dogs barking inside the home and was overwhelmed by a strong smell of feces and urine.

The deputy then called Animal Control for assistance.


The homeowner gave the deputy and the ACO permission to enter the residence. Once inside the home, officers found eight small dogs living in appalling conditions. The Voiceless Victims were surrounded by piles of trash, feces and urine. The deputy reported that all the windows were closed and described the odor as “rancid.”


According to the deputy, the dogs appeared to be malnourished and questioned the homeowner about them. The homeowner, TANNER’s father, explained that he had been paying his son to care for the dogs but failed to do so. He also added that although he had been buying food for the dogs, his son would just give them a little amount. TANNER’s father went on to say that his son never took the dogs outside and never cleaned up after them.


Animal Control removed all of the dogs and TANNER was arrested on cruelty to animals charges. He was booked into the Coffee County Jail and released after posting bond.


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LANEAU HAYES, Doctor of Medicine, arrested after many cats were rescued from deplorable living conditions at a Towns County home

- Georgia, USA -


The Towns County Sheriff’s Office arrested 75-year-old LANEAU HAYES, MD (pictured).


HAYES is an Internal Medicine provider in Blairsville whom according to MediFind has been practicing medicine for over 46 years.


On January 6, 2025, the sheriff's office launched an animal cruelty investigation that involved a property on Old Chicken Farm Road in Young Harris.

Officials found many cats who were living in deplorable conditions.


It all started with a phone call from a concerned citizen to the Blairsville-based nonprofit Whiskers Project.


According to Whiskers Project, the caller had learned from a friend that a house in Young Harris had many cats, individually locked in cages without the ability to roam. The cats were living in their own feces and urine with matted fur.


HAYES is accused of intentionally failing to provide adequate sanitary conditions and ventilation for the cats. During the rescue of the poor souls, officials had to wear face masks due to the intensity of the fumes. It’s unknown how long the poor souls were held in captivity.


Whiskers Project removed all of the cats from the home with the assistance of Commissioner Steve Bradshaw. Commissioner Bradshaw requested the cats be surrendered to Mountain Shelter Humane Society.


Whiskers Project tells me none of the cats were euthanized and they are “doing well and on a low fat diet with [an] exercise program at the local Humane Society.”


Whiskers Project submitted to the Towns County Sheriff’s Office five counts of animal cruelty to five cats against HAYES. According to the nonprofit, the charges include physical pain and mental suffering. As rightfully stated by Whiskers Project, “The offender was in a position of control at the mercy of the animals” and his actions were “intentional and unjustified.”


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HAYES’ mugshot shared from the Towns County Sheriff's Office


Pictures related to the case were shared from an album provided to Voice For Us by Whiskers Project



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