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DAVID F. HOWERY arrested in connection with a severe case of animal cruelty and torture

- Kentucky, USA -


The McCracken County Sheriff's Office has in custody 66-year-old DAVID F. HOWERY (pictured), who was being sought in connection with “a severe case of animal cruelty and torture.”


The sheriff’s office said that the investigation, which was launched on March 31, 2025, led deputies to a residence in the 9000 block of Woodville Road, in West Paducah.

Following the execution of a search warrant, deputies found eighteen (18) dogs “living in deplorable conditions.” Sadly, one dog had to be euthanized on scene due to his/her poor condition.


According to the sheriff’s office, the home was found to be infested with fleas and rodents, with crates stacked floor to ceiling, and animals defecating and urinating onto others below.


A total of thirty-two (32 dogs) “are victims in this case”, stated the release by the sheriff’s office.

All of the furvictims were removed by McCracken County Animal Control and taken to the McCracken County Humane Society.


HOWERY was being sought in connection with this case and as of April 5, 2025, he is at the McCracken County Jail.


The sheriff’s office said that the McCracken County Humane Society is in desperate need of donations and supplies to care for all of the Voiceless Victims associated with this case.

Specifically, the organization needs:

Blankets

Sheets

Towels

Blue Dawn dish soap (original Dawn brand only)

WET Pedigree dog food

DRY Purina dog food

Gallon jugs of water

Paper towels

For financial donations please click here. Thank you!


I took the liberty of naming the Voiceless Victim who was euthanized Puffin for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.


HOWERY’s mugshot shared from the McCracken County Sheriff's Office




JESSICA BENET COOPER surrendered two puppies claiming she found them – One had to be euthanized

- Kentucky, USA -


~ Update: February 7, 2025:


I heard back from Louisville Metro Animal Services and the following is what I learned about the two puppies. The puppy who was euthanized was an 8-week-old black female American Staff mix. Her name has not been revealed. The other puppy is a male, now around 15 weeks old, named Small Fry Joey.


I was told that “Small Fry Joey was in foster shortly after being turned in- he thrived in foster care” and he has been adopted.


I asked Animal Services where the puppies’ mom is and that is unknown.


Animal Services kindly provided me with two pictures of Small Fry Joey. The first one was taken when he was brought to the shelter, the second one was taken around January 11, 2025, when he was in foster care.


~ Original story:


On February 5, 2025, Jefferson County authorities arrested 30-year-old JESSICA BENET COOPER (pictured).


It started back on December 16, 2024, when COOPER surrendered two newborn puppies to Louisville Metro Animal Services shelter claiming she found them as “stray.”


According to court documents obtained by Voice For Us, the shelter's veterinary examined both puppies and found one of them “was lateral, cold and wet with pale gums.” The vet determined that euthanasia was the most humane solution for the puppy.


From an investigation into COOPER conducted by LMAS, it emerged that on October 25, 2024, and on November 9, 2024, COOPER had posted videos and pictures on her Facebook accounts advertising five puppies for sale.


Two of those five puppies matched the two who had been brought to the shelter by COOPER.


On December 17, 2024, investigators contacted COOPER who eventually confessed that the two puppies she claimed she had found were in fact hers and agreed to go back to the shelter to show the paperwork.


Meanwhile, a necropsy was performed on the puppy who was euthanized and results showed his/her condition “was from emaciation with serious atrophy of fat and scant muscling.”


COOPER was charged with one misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals and one felony count of torture of a dog or cat. Her bond was set at $5,000. Court records show that her preliminary hearing is set for February 14, 2025


I took the liberty of naming the puppy who was euthanized Waffles for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.


COOPER’s mugshot shared from the Jefferson County Jail




DENNIS C. KIRKPATRICK arrested after more than eighty dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions

 - Kentucky, USA -

 

The Garrard County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64-year-old DENNIS C. KIRKPATRICK (pictured).

 

On August 8, 2024, deputies served a search warrant at a home on Royalty Drive in Lancaster that led to the discovery of more than eighty (80) dogs living inside the home in “extremely deplorable conditions”, stated the release from the office.

 

Sadly, inside the home officials also found animal remains “in a decayed state.”

 

All of the dogs were placed in the custody of the Garrard County Animal Control that was also on the scene along with Garrard Co Fire District One and several volunteers to assist the sheriff’s office.

 

County Officials deemed the home uninhabitable due to health and safety concerns.

 

Deputies arrested KIRKPATRICK at the scene and charged him with sixty-two (62) counts of cruelty to animals 2nd degree and a felony count of torture of a dog.

The sheriff’s office said that additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.

 

At the time of writing, records show that KIRKPATRICK is being held in the Jessamine County Detention Center without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Garrard County Sheriff’s Office. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

KIRKPATRICK’s mugshot shared from the Jessamine County Detention Center




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