- Florida, USA -
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, an investigation into illegal dumping on a property at 15600 SW 172 Avenue in Miami, led authorities to the discovery of thirty (30) dogs, including puppies, who were being kept in unsanitary living conditions.
Investigators with the Miami-Dade Police Department said they received tips that the aforementioned property, zoned for agricultural purposes, was illegally being used as a dumping facility instead.
Aerial photography allowed investigators to observe that the property was overgrown with unknown debris, which grew considerably over the years.
Following these findings, a search warrant was obtained and executed.
Officials said the dogs were covered with insects and fecal material. Some of them had “noticeable signs of disease and injury.”
Four puppies were found in a bathroom that was covered in feces and urine and did not have any light.
Several dogs were found in a trailer and appeared to be malnourished.
Outside the trailer were many dogs in various-sized cages, “covered in feces and urine and subjected to the blistering South Florida heat”, reports Local 10 News.
Other dogs were located in cages covered with urine and feces. Inside the cages were buckets filled with discolored water and some of the cages were tied shut.
Other dogs were discovered living in three unventilated shipping containers that were extremely hot. The water inside the buckets that were in the containers was dirty and undrinkable.
Local 10 News further reports that according to the police report, the dogs “appeared to lack any socialization.”
Miami-Dade Animal Services removed all the Voiceless Victims who were later examined by veterinarians.
In connection with this case, investigators arrested 65-years-old HARRY S. NELSON (pictured).
NELSON was charged with thirty felony counts of animal cruelty and three misdemeanor counts of illegal dumping.
Online records show that NELSON is no longer in custody at the Miami Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Center after posting a $36,500 bond.
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NELSON's mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Miami-Dade Police Department.
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This creep Harry Nelson had enough money to bond himself out of jail, but not enough to feed these precious souls?! Okay, I’m pissed AGAIN. We are in Texas & the heat index is 116-124! My dogs are inside an AC home! This is horrible. Please punish this selfish imbecile, maybe caging him in the sun without drinkable water or unspoiled food! Give him exactly what those poor babies had, NOTHING!