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RONALD EUGENE DAVIS arrested after twenty-one emaciated dogs were rescued from deplorable living conditions

- North Carolina, USA -


On the evening of February 16, 2025, deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, Road Patrol Division acting on a tip regarding neglected dogs in the area of Tisdale Street in Ellenboro, conducted extra patrols.


The sheriff’s office said in a press release that deputies did in fact find multiple dogs at a local residence who appeared “extremely malnourished” and launched an investigation.


The following morning, with the assistance of Animal Control Services and Foothills Health District, deputies went to the residence in question and began removing the dogs.


According to the press release, once inside the residence, officials immediately noticed that it was “in complete disarray, floors were covered with animal feces, and conditions that can only be described as deplorable.”


The sheriff’s office said the entire rescue operation of twenty-one dogs took several hours. As the dogs were being brought out of the residence, deputies saw that the Voiceless Victims had fur matted with dried feces, they were suffering from noticeable hair loss, and their bones were showing through the skin.


In connection with this case, deputies arrested 54-year-old RONALD EUGENE DAVIS (pictured) and charged him with sixteen counts of animal cruelty, eight counts of dog vaccination violation, and five counts of cruelty to animals.


Animal Control tells me that no deceased animals were found on the property and none of the rescued dogs were euthanized. To my question about the furvictims’ well-being, the answer was: “Most are still trying to decompress. Have made a little progress with interacting with the adults. As of now we expect them to make a full recovery.”



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DAVIS’ mugshot shared from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office





 
 
 

JENNIFER JEANETTE MEEKS, former Rover sitter, facing charges after a dog in her care had to be treated for puncture wounds and an infection on his neck

Updated: Feb 19

- Florida, USA -


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


39-year-old JENNIFER JEANETTE MEEKS (pictured) is facing charges after a dog in her care had to be treated for puncture wounds and an infection on his neck.


According to the affidavit obtained by Voice For Us, on September 15, 2024, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control received a complaint of animal cruelty from Brian Millard who had boarded his dog, a 10-year-old Belgium Malinois named Abel, with a sitter from Rover.


Officer Bullock responded to Calusa Veterinary Center where Abel was under sedation. The officer reported that multiple punctures wounds were clearly visible on Abel’s neck. He then spoke with the veterinarian on duty, Dr. Fryer, who explained that the puncture wounds “were consistent with the use of a prong collar.” Dr. Fryer said Abel had a severe infection covering the entire affected area of his neck.

Dr. Fryer estimated, based on the appearance and odor of the wounds, that they had likely occurred more than three days prior.


Officer Bullock called Mr. Millard and they met at the vet's office, where the officer took Mr. Millard's statement.

Mr. Millard explained that his family was in the process of selling their home and they were temporarily staying at an Airbnb. Since dogs were not allowed, they needed to find boarding for their two dogs.

The Millards then reached out to the Rover application and selected MEEKS.


They dropped off the dogs on September 2, 2024, and planned to pick them up on October 11, 2024.

However, on September 15, MEEKS called Mr. Millard and told him that Abel had puncture wounds on his neck. Mr. Millard showed officer Bullock Abel’s prong collar and said that he had told MEEKS it was to be used for walks only and then removed. Mr. Millard also believed that Abel was tethered while still wearing the prong collar and his injuries were the result of Abel trying to break free as he does not like to be tethered.

Mr. Millard then concluded that after MEEKS called him, he immediately went to pick up his dogs and took Abel to the vet.


On September 20, 2024, officer Bullock met with MEEKS at her home on 22226 SW 62nd Avenue in Boca Raton and advised her that there were two complaints against her. One was an anonymous complaint about her abusing dogs.


Officer Bullock then asked MEEKS what happened to Abel.

MEEKS confirmed when Mr. Millard dropped off his dogs and that he told her to not use the prong collar on Abel except for during his walks.

MEEKS told the officer that she did not understand why Mr. Millard did not remove the collar himself and that after two weeks into the job, she noticed Abel’s neck was swollen and there was a bad smell coming from the neck. She added that at no time was Abel tethered.


Officer Bullock informed MEEKS that she would probably receive a visit from the Licensing and Enforcement department because she was boarding without a permit. She blamed Rover for not telling her and officer Bullock rightfully said that it was her responsibility.


Following an investigation, MEEKS was arrested on February 11, 2025, and was charged with one felony count of animal cruelty. She was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail and released after posting a $5,000 bail. Court records show that MEEKS’ arraignment is set to take place on March 20, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.


MEEKS’ Rover account has since been suspended.


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MEEKS’ mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office






 
 
 

ERIK VONDALE MCCLINTON JR arrested after viral video showed a dog in distress on the back of a speeding trailer

- Indiana, USA -


On February 11, 2025, the Indiana State Police were alerted to a Facebook post about an SUV traveling eastbound on I-80/94 from the Illinois state line that was pulling an open utility trailer with a cage and a dog inside who appeared to be in distress.


Police said that the cage was not strapped down and the vehicle was traveling at 70 to 80 miles per hour. According to police, the outside temperature at the time was approximately 26 degrees with windchills below that temperature.


Thankfully, a good Samaritan noticed the vehicle and being concerned about the dog’s condition, he called 911.


After a local reporter sent the Facebook post to the Indiana State Police Lowell Post, the post was forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division and a detective immediately launched an investigation in an effort to locate the dog and the owner of the vehicle.


The detective found the dog, named Midnight, at a residence in Gary.


According to the press release by the Indiana State Police, Midnight “appeared to have been abandoned near a residence where the owner of the suspect vehicle had previously resided.”


An ISP K9 handler who was off duty was luckily in the area and he was able to gain Midnight’s trust resulting in her successful rescue.


Later that evening, the owner of the vehicle was identified as 37-year-old ERIK VONDALE MCCLINTON JR (pictured) and was interviewed by detectives.


On February 12, 2025, animal cruelty charges against MCCLINTON were then submitted to the Lake County Prosecutor's Office for review.


After being rescued, Midnight was first taken to the Hobart Humane Society and then moved to the Gary Animal Control Facility. Midnight is currently receiving much needed care in a foster home.


After the Prosecutor’s Office approved the charges against MCCLINTON, a warrant was issued for his arrest and on February 13, 2025, MCCLINTON was taken into custody.


Reportedly, MCCLINTON told investigators that he put Midnight at the back because he had puppies inside the vehicle and added that he had put a blanket on the cage but the wind must have blown it away.


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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.





 
 
 

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