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NATASHA JACKIE WILHELM and SEAN MICHAEL HUBSCHMITT arrested after four dogs died in their custody

Updated: Dec 29, 2024

- Florida, USA -


The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39-year-old NATASHA JACKIE WILHELM and 40-year-old SEAN MICHAEL HUBSCHMITT (both pictured), owners of K9 Training for Heroes, a Sarasota dog training business for veterans with PTSD.


This case dates back to October 27, 2024, when deputies responded to a home on 4087 Vana Drive in Sarasota after receiving a complaint about neglected dogs at the property. It was a neighbor who alerted the sheriff’s office after she had not seen anyone at the house since September 25, 2024, the day before Hurricane Helene hit Florida. The neighbor said that she could see “extremely malnourished dogs in cages” through the windows and further reported that there was an “unbearable” smell coming from the house.


Another nearby neighbor dragged one of the dogs in his/her cage to the lanai and gave the dog water. This poor soul was described to be extremely malnourished and emaciated with pus on his eyes, lying in his own fecal matter.


Responding deputies noticed a strong smell coming from the back of the home and made entry for a welfare check. Deputies reported that the house was in a state of disarray with a strong odor of decomposition, and feces and urine everywhere.


Deputies discovered four dogs, Piccolo, Rocky, Shylin and Tank.

Sadly, Piccolo and Shylin were found dead. One of them was discovered in a cage in a bedroom and the other one was found “unrecognizably decomposed” in a cage outside.


Although Rocky and Tank were found alive, they were extremely emaciated and later had to be euthanized due to their condition.


Deputies said there was no food or water for the Voiceless Victims except for what neighbors attempted to bring in.


Piccolo, Rocky, Shylin, and Tank were not connected to any clients; WILHELM and HUBSCHMITT were their guardians.


Piccolo and Shylin were taken to Sarasota County Animal Services and necropsies were performed. Results showed their cause of death was due to starvation.


Rocky and Tank were taken to Blue Pearl Pet Hospital where they were euthanized.


WILHELM and HUBSCHMITT told investigators that Shylin died before Hurricane Helene impacted Sarasota and they planned to bury her in the yard but were unable to because of HUBSCHMITT’s physical condition and ailments. According to court records, he is a disabled veteran and has service dogs who are “well cared for.”


The duo further told investigators that days before Hurricane Helene, they had to move out of the home “due to issues with the house and finances” and moved in with HUBSCHMITT’s parents. WILHELM and HUBSCHMITT went on to state that they could not take Piccolo, Rocky, Shylin and Tank with them, so they left them behind and agreed to take turns to go to the home to check on them, to feed them, and walk them.


WILHELM and HUBSCHMITT were arrested on November 20, 2024, and charged with three felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty. Court records show they will be arraigned on January 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.


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Mugshots provided to Voice For Us by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office




 
 
 

SARA ROSE WALK arrested on animal cruelty charges in Marshall County

- Indiana, USA -


The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of 45-year-old SARA ROSE WALK (pictured).


According to an extremely brief Facebook post by the Department, on December 14, 2024, deputies were called to a home in the 1000 block of Juniper Road on reports of animal abuse.


Deputies placed WALK under arrest after evidence of animal abuse was found. WALK was transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked on felony animal cruelty charges.

At the time of writing, records show that WALK was released after posting a $1,505 bond.


The sheriff’s department did not release any further information on the nature of the charges. I have emailed Marshall County Sheriff Mathew Hassel and requested additional information. If I get a response, I will post an update.

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WALK’s mugshot shared from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department






 
 
 

CHRISTOPHER MORALES senselessly shot a dog in November 2024 – No charges filed yet

- Florida, USA -


On the evening of November 30, 2024, deputies with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office responded to Crooked Stick Drive in Viera in reference to a male who had shot a dog.


Upon arrival, they found a 1½ -year-old male Goldendoodle named Maui lying on the sidewalk. Maui had suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was accompanied by his guardian Audrey Cecil.

Maui was taken to the Rockledge Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital where he received emergency care to save his precious life.


An initial investigation conducted at the scene revealed that Maui had been shot by CHRISTOPHER MORALES, aka TOLEDO MORALES, a local resident who had left the scene and called 911 to report that he shot a dog in the neighborhood. MORALES claimed the dog had tried to bite him (Where did I hear that before?).


In a Facebook post, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey published MORALES' call to 911. A male can be heard saying: “I was walking my dog and a dog came out of nowhere, rushed towards me and my dog and almost hit me and I shot it and killed it.”


Sheriff Ivey said that according to MORALES' statement, he was walking his dog on the side of the sidewalk across the street from the Town Center Dog Park when a loose dog, Maui, got off his leash, came across the street, and then ran at him and his dog. MORALES claimed that Maui started barking and charging aggressively and ran at MORALES and his dog. MORALES stated that he positioned himself between his dog and Maui, which caused it to circle around MORALES and his dog. MORALES went on to say that Maui jumped at him and he was forced to shoot him out of fear of what Maui would do to him or his dog. MORALES advised that immediately after the shooting, he went home and called law enforcement.


Investigators then interviewed Audrey and she stated that as she and Maui were walking back home after leaving the dog park, Maui escaped out of his leash and ran toward a male who was walking his dog. Audery told investigators that in her opinion, Maui only wanted to play with the other dog as he is known to be very playful. Audrey admitted she was unable to control Maui and acknowledged that Maui did in fact circle MORALES while she was trying to gain control of him but she was unable to get him before he was shot. Audrey did not even have the time to tell MORALES that Maui was friendly.


After Maui was shot, Audrey asked MORALES why he shot him and he answered that Maui was going to attack him.


Maui underwent surgery and thankfully it was successful. The furvictim is expected to fully recover and according to Audrey’s update posted on her Facebook account on December 5, 2024, the precious pup is back home with his family.


Sheriff Ivey said that during the course of the investigation, it was determined that MORALES is legally allowed to carry a firearm and that MORALES at no time pointed the firearm at Audrey “or anyone during this incident.” Well, anyone except Maui!


Sheriff Ivey pointed out that regarding this incident, there were numerous grossly inflamed comments littering social media with an abundance of half-truths that were driving the emotions of the community.

He stressed that agents in this case did an extremely thorough investigation and advised that the case will be presented to the state attorney's office for review and determination can be made as to if any criminal acts were committed during the incident.


I want to know why MORALES did not fire a shot in the air.


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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from updates provided by Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.


Maui’s pictures shared from Audrey’s Facebook account





 
 
 

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