CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The following are recent cases handled by Montgomery County Animal Care and Control:
Marla Circle – On September 4, Animal Control received a call regarding four puppies left in a crate. Upon arrival, the officer found two emaciated Boxer puppies in a wire crate with no food, water, or bedding. The puppies were covered in ulcers and had raw spots on their pads from standing in their own urine.
The officer took the puppies into custody, posted the property and immediately took the puppies to the vet for treatment. The owner of the puppies found the notice, called the responding officer and told her he was breeding the mother dog for puppies to sell. He stated there were originally eight puppies, but they had been dying one by one. The officer had the owner bring in the remaining puppy, who was lethargic and even more emaciated. The puppy was taken to the vet immediately, but died several days later after not responding to medical care.
The owner also told the officer he had taken one of the other puppies to the vet. The officer requested vet records for that puppy and it was determined that puppy had died of head trauma. Multiple animal cruelty charges will be issued for the owner.
Ishee Drive – On September 17 Animal Control received a call that a resident on Ishee Drive noticed a handwritten sign on a mailbox at a house that had grass over four feet tall. The sign stated, “LIVE CAT INSIDE – Save me!!” The officer spoke with neighbors who had not seen anyone at the residence for weeks.
The Animal Control officer could hear a cat screaming inside. The house had an unsecured window, so the officer called Clarksville Police. It was determined that the cat owner had been incarcerated a month prior and there was no power to the residence.
Fire and Rescue were called and provided a ladder for the Animal Control officer to gain access to the cat, who was taken to a vet for hospitalization. The owner of the cat will be charged with animal cruelty for abandonment. Animal Control would like to thank all the responders for the team effort to save this innocent animal’s life.
Sango Drive – On September 17 Animal Control received a call of a cat curled up in a flower bed at a business. Upon arrival, the officer found a cat with a large gash to his side. The complainant stated the owners had moved out several weeks prior and had left “Stanley” behind. The complainant gave Animal Control the owner’s information.
The cat was immediately taken to a vet, where it was determined the cat needed to be euthanized due to its severe injuries (maggots had infiltrated into the lung cavities and were eating the cat alive). The officer left the alleged owner a message. The owner came into Animal Control several days later to pick up her cat. After speaking with the owner, there were numerous inconsistencies in her story and she was charged with animal cruelty.
Cummings Circle – On September 18 Animal Control received a call regarding two dogs that were running at large and confined. The caller stated that one of the dogs had started to have seizures and would not stop. The officer picked up a tan and white mixed breed dog and a skinny white Boxer type dog. The dog that was having severe seizures also had a high temperature.
The officer scanned the dog and found a microchip, but the phone number associated with the microchip was no longer working. However, the email address associated with the microchip worked and the officer received a call from the owner within 10 minutes upon emailing him. The owner was advised of the serious nature of his sick dog, but he had no money for medical care. The owner and officer mutually decided it was in the best interest of the dog to be euthanized.
The owner said the extremely thin white Boxer named Duke was not his and that he was watching the dog for a friend who moved to Germany. He did not know what unit the person was in, had no way to contact the owner, and had no forwarding information for the Boxer’s family. If you recognize the dog or have any information about the alleged owner please contact Animal Control at 931-648-5750.