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REWARD offered in a case where a Siberian Husky was found with a chain embedded in his neck

- Connecticut, USA -


The Naugatuck Police Department is reaching out to the public for information after a male Siberian Husky was found wandering in Naugatuck with a chain embedded in his neck earlier this month.


On the afternoon of Monday, May 22, 2023, Naugatuck PD Sgt. Danielle Durette held a press conference during which she said that on May 13, 2023, three concerned citizens saw the dog roaming alone in the area of Platts Mill Road, which borders the Waterbury line. After they noticed the chain embedded in his neck, they lured him into a vehicle with some food and took him to Naugatuck Animal Control.

Sgt. Durette said the dog, who is estimated to be about 1-2 years old, has been named Justice. The Voiceless Victim appeared to be underweight and had difficulty walking.


Justice was later taken to Central Valley Animal Hospital where he underwent surgery to remove the 28-inch chain that was embedded in his neck. Sgt. Durette explained that Justice was diagnosed with an abscess wound as a result of the chain embedded into his skin. “The chain was obviously attached for a significant period of time to have skin growing over it”, said Sgt. Durette. She went on to say that Justice was also diagnosed with a fever and poor body condition.


Sgt. Durette said police are “investigating every avenue of this case” and urged residents who live in the area where Justice was found, to check their surveillance cameras.


The nonprofit Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates is offering a $1,500 reward for any information leading to a criminal conviction of those involved in this egregious crime. In a recent update posted on their Facebook page, they advised that Army’s Legacy Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Inc. has pledged an additional $300 bringing the total of the reward to $1,800.


If you have any information, please contact Naugatuck Police Department at (203) - 720 - 1010. Thank you!


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LITA PATRICIA ROGERS, vet tech, accused of starving a pig and a dog. The dog was found dead

- Florida, USA -


The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested 57-years-old LITA PATRICIA ROGERS (pictured), who claims to be a veterinarian technician.


ROGERS was arrested for animal cruelty on Monday, May 22, 2023, following an investigation that was launched on May 1, 2023. However, as Sheriff Wayne Ivey said in a video posted on the sheriff's office Facebook page, the abuse of two innocent animals began much earlier.


ROGERS had been living at a home on Olympic Drive in Cocoa with her boyfriend until he passed away in August 2022. After the boyfriend’s death, ROGERS had problems with his kids who wanted the house back so she moved out in March 2023, leaving behind a dog and a pig. The arrest affidavit identified the dog as Sophie and the pig as Liliana “Lilly”.


When deputies responded to the home, Sophie was already deceased and as reported by the responding officer, she was “melted into the ground.” Sophie was alive abut “emaciated.”


According to the affidavit, Sophie's remains were taken to Brevard County Sheriff's Office South Animal Care Center (SACC) and were placed in a refrigerator.

Liliana was removed from the home and was also taken to SACC “where she was temporarily secured in the livestock barn at this same facility.” Liliana was also examined by veterinary staff.

Liliana was later taken to Midway Veterinary Hospital in Pierce and turned over to Dr. Adams for advanced medical care. A few days later, Liliana was returned to SACC to continue her treatment under Dr. Boyd's care.


Sheriff Ivey said that ROGERS told deputies the animals were not her responsibility. However, according to the sheriff, ROGERS went back to the home on several occasions to check on her car. “Her freaking car. Are you kidding me?”, said the sheriff.

ROGERS was aware that Sophie and Liliana were both starving to death!


Court records show that ROGERS faces two misdemeanor counts of animal abandonment, two misdemeanor counts of unlawful confinement, and two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty.


ROGERS was released from the Brevard County Jail after posting a $24,000 bond.


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ROGERS’ mugshot via Brevard County Sheriff’s Office


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CHRISTINE B. LALIBERTE sentenced in a hoarding case where twenty-five Great Danes were rescued

- Idaho, USA -


On May 16, 2023, Magistrate Judge Victoria Olds sentenced 82-years-old CHRISTINE B. LALIBERTE in relation to a hoarding case where twenty-five (25) Great Danes were rescued from her home in 2022 and cared for by the Idaho Animal Rescue Network.


LALIBERTE pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 170 days suspended. LALIBERTE will also serve 10 days of community service in lieu of 10 days jail and 24 months of supervised probation. LALIBERTE won’t be allowed to have dogs during her brief probation and was ordered to pay $1,229.50 in fees and $500 restitution to the Idaho Animal Rescue Network.

According to Idaho State Journal, LALIBERTE was also ordered “to write apology letters to various groups, veterinarians, law enforcement and volunteers who assisted in the care of the Great Danes.”


On July 27, 2022, Idaho Animal Rescue Network was called to a property on 1963 Tammany Creek Road in Lewiston about a hoarding situation involving thirteen Great Danes. The dogs’ guardian, LALIBERTE’s daughter, had recently passed away.

IARN reported that the dogs were found to be living in filth inside a garage. The nonprofit also reported that the dogs had minor injuries, they were not vaccinated, they had not been spayed/neutered, and some female dogs were possibly pregnant.


The following day, volunteers along with the Nez Perce County Prosecutors Office assisted with removing thirteen Great Danes from the property. Officials made contact with LALIBERTE who decided to surrender her rights to them.

Big Country News reports that IARN Director Jenna Redheart had said: “The dogs are not out of trouble yet. We are combating heat exhaustion, medical issues, fleas, sores, ammonia exposure, and weight loss. They have a long road ahead of them, but I’m confident they will make a great recovery.”


On August 3, 2022, the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at the Lewiston home and with the assistance of the Lewiston Fire Department, twelve more Great Danes were removed bringing the total number to twenty-five.

Some of the newly rescued dogs were taken to Riverview Animal Clinic and Southway Veterinary Clinic to treat their injuries.


In a press release of August 4, 2022, the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office announced that LALIBERTE had been charged with twelve counts of animal cruelty.


According to Idaho State Journal, “One of the dogs, Andy, the ‘patriarch’ of the group, died of a medical issue shortly after being rescued.” Another Voiceless Victim, named Riley, died in February 2023.


As reported by Idaho State Journal, Judge Olds told LALIBERTE: “This state and this court has shown you more compassion than you showed those animals, but you also suffered, so I am taking that into account. Do not question that if you don’t comply for one second there won’t be consequences.”


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