animal neglect
Coverage of animal neglect in the Nexus archive.
- 155 animals and counting rescued from Long Island’s urine-infested house of horrors: ‘We’ll get them all’
Over 150 neglected animals have been rescued from a Long Island hoarder's urine-soaked home since her daughter reported the case, with authorities searching for more cats that may still be missing.
- Owners charged after dog dies in heat in Merrillville yard, police say
Two Indiana dog owners are charged with animal neglect after their pet died in the heat in a Merrillville yard, according to police. The incident occurred one week ago.
- 'Absolutely unacceptable': Horse found dead in Chesterfield County, believed to have been dumped
Deputies in Chesterfield County, S.C., are investigating possible animal neglect after a horse was found dead on July 4 near Cheraw. The deceased chestnut mare was discovered on Harden Swamp Road, prompting an Animal Control response.
- Doral mother accused of child, animal neglect; cops say son ‘shares his food with the family dog’
A Doral mother, Roxanabel Medina Leon, faces charges after authorities found her 11-year-old son hungry and sharing limited food with the family dog in a filthy apartment. The boy was discovered wandering a parking garage seeking food, and police reported the residence had no dog food, expired meals, and unsanitary conditions.