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JESSICA BENET COOPER surrendered two puppies claiming she found them – One had to be euthanized

- Kentucky, USA -


~ Update: February 7, 2025:


I heard back from Louisville Metro Animal Services and the following is what I learned about the two puppies. The puppy who was euthanized was an 8-week-old black female American Staff mix. Her name has not been revealed. The other puppy is a male, now around 15 weeks old, named Small Fry Joey.


I was told that “Small Fry Joey was in foster shortly after being turned in- he thrived in foster care” and he has been adopted.


I asked Animal Services where the puppies’ mom is and that is unknown.


Animal Services kindly provided me with two pictures of Small Fry Joey. The first one was taken when he was brought to the shelter, the second one was taken around January 11, 2025, when he was in foster care.


~ Original story:


On February 5, 2025, Jefferson County authorities arrested 30-year-old JESSICA BENET COOPER (pictured).


It started back on December 16, 2024, when COOPER surrendered two newborn puppies to Louisville Metro Animal Services shelter claiming she found them as “stray.”


According to court documents obtained by Voice For Us, the shelter's veterinary examined both puppies and found one of them “was lateral, cold and wet with pale gums.” The vet determined that euthanasia was the most humane solution for the puppy.


From an investigation into COOPER conducted by LMAS, it emerged that on October 25, 2024, and on November 9, 2024, COOPER had posted videos and pictures on her Facebook accounts advertising five puppies for sale.


Two of those five puppies matched the two who had been brought to the shelter by COOPER.


On December 17, 2024, investigators contacted COOPER who eventually confessed that the two puppies she claimed she had found were in fact hers and agreed to go back to the shelter to show the paperwork.


Meanwhile, a necropsy was performed on the puppy who was euthanized and results showed his/her condition “was from emaciation with serious atrophy of fat and scant muscling.”


COOPER was charged with one misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals and one felony count of torture of a dog or cat. Her bond was set at $5,000. Court records show that her preliminary hearing is set for February 14, 2025


I took the liberty of naming the puppy who was euthanized Waffles for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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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.


COOPER’s mugshot shared from the Jefferson County Jail




RYAN CARBY arrested - Five dead cats and one alive, but very thin, were found at a Louisville home

- Kentucky, USA -


The Louisville Metro Police Department arrested 23-years-old RYAN CARBY pictured.


The incidents that ultimately led to his arrest date back to June 2022.


According to the criminal complaint obtained by Voice For Us, Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) received a complaint about the potential abandonment of a dog and numerous cats inside a property on 954 Goss Avenue.

Sgt. Sabatini was able to speak to a family member who stated that the animals were not abandoned.


On June 24, 2022, LMAS received another complaint involving the same residence. The complainant reported again the possible abandonment of animals inside the home.

Sgt. Michael McMichael made contact with CARBY who said that the animals were his aunt’s, and that she had passed away two weeks prior. CARBY added that he and his brother, BRYAN CARBY, “were taking responsibility for the cats at the residence”, stated the complaint.

The complaint identified BRYAN CARBY as the co-defendant in this case.


On June 29, 2022, Officer Matthew McKechnie responded to the residence in question to conduct a welfare check on the cats. According to the complaint, “A deceased cat could be seen through the window of one of the bedrooms.”


As Officer McKechnie was walking through the home, CARBY arrived on the scene and Officer McKechnie noticed that the deceased cat he saw through the window had been removed.

Additionally, Officer McKechnie noticed that another deceased cat had also been removed from another area of the residence. Officer McKechnie and Officer Goodman reported that they witnessed CARBY “walking back to the residence, carrying the two deceased cats, wrapped in cloths.”


Officers also found a cat, identified as Jasmine in the complaint, who was very thin, had severe hair loss, and a flea infestation. According to the complaint, Jasmine was supposed to be in the direct care of the CARBY brothers after their aunt died.


LMAS took custody of Jasmine.


Throughout the residence, three severely decomposed bodies of cats were discovered in addition to the two ones that CARBY attempted to hide. The bodies of those two cats, who had been deceased for three to eighteen months, were sent to the University of Kentucky for necropsy.


In the criminal complaint, LMAS Lt. Adam Hamilton stated that the CARBY brothers failed to provide a clean-living environment, food, water, or vet care to a cat.


The animal cruelty charges that RYAN CARBY is facing refer to the cat who was left deceased on the windowsill.


It’s unclear whether additional charges are pending. Furthermore, the complaint does not mention any dogs found in the property. I have emailed LMAS to inquire about that and if I receive a response, I will post an update.


RYAN CARBY was arraigned on Friday, October 13, 2023. Online arrest records show he is no longer in custody.


Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official documents provided to Voice For Us.



CARBY’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.





MONICA ORTEGA arrested - Accused of leaving five dogs in poor condition

- Kentucky, USA -


On July 17, 2023, 38-years-old MONICA ORTEGA (pictured) was arrested for failing to properly care for her five dogs.


According to the criminal complaint obtained by Voice For Us, on December 12, 2022, Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) responded to a Louisville residence to investigate a report about dogs who were being kept in a garage and not being properly cared for.


The complaint stated that LMAS Officer Ratliff called ORTEGA to the property, “she took ownership of the dogs” and was issued “a violation to get the dogs licensed.”


On January 18, 2023, LMAS returned to the property to conduct a follow up and reported that “the dogs appeared leaner and the floor of the garage was covered in feces, urine and debris.”

Officer Ratliff learned that ORTEGA had provided limited care to the dogs as she was “coming and going from the home.”


On February 24, 2023, Officer Clark went to the home to find out that ORTEGA had moved out leaving behind all five furbabies in poor condition. In the meantime, one of the dogs gave birth to six puppies. Officer Clark’s attempt to contact ORTEGA by phone was unsuccessful.


On March 13, 2023, Animal Control Lieutenant Forner went to the property “to document conditions and discuss impoundment of the dogs”, stated the complaint.

Lt. Forner found dogs and puppies “blocked off into a section of the garage that had feces, urine and trash throughout the space.” The mother of the puppies was found emaciated. There was a bowl of water and according to the complaint, “LMAS provided dog food for the family living in the residence.”


Two days later, on March 15, 2023, the puppies and their mom were removed and a reclaiming notice was posted at the residence.


On April 18, 2023, the remaining Voiceless Victims were also FINALLY removed!


The complaint, dated May 11, 2023, stated: “As of today's date, deft has not contacted LMAS nor has she reclaimed any of her pets.”


ORTEGA was arrested on July 17, 2023, and at this time of writing records show she is still in custody.


I have emailed LMAS and requested additional information about the furvictims. If I receive a response, I will post an update.


I wonder why it took so long to remove the dogs and why between December 12, 2022, and February 24, 2023, no one noticed the pregnant dog!

ORETGA is not the only one who failed the Voiceless Victims!


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



ORTEGA’s mugshot shared from the Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections.


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