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Nov 4, 20232 min read

MARIA LUISA BAUTISTAGARCIA arrested - Her nameless dog was found extremely neglected and emaciated

Updated: Nov 7, 2023

- California, USA -


The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 47-years-old MA LUISA BAUTISTA GARCIA a.k.a. MARIA LUISA BAUTISTAGARCIA (pictured).


In a media release, the sheriff’s office said that on November 2, 2023, Officer Kain, one of its Animal Regulations Officers, rescued a female dog who was found in poor health condition at a home in Los Molinos.


According to the release, the Voiceless Victim was found emaciated weighing only 45 pounds.

The poor soul did not have access to food or water, she “had lacerations to her face and legs, suspected broken rear legs, missing and broken teeth.”


The dog was removed and taken to a veterinarian who reported that she had “a scar in her right eye, which appears to have caused blindness in the eye. She had scarring in both ears, and muscle wasting in the rear limbs. Plus other injuries.”


Deputies contacted the dog’s guardian, BAUTISTAGARCIA, at work and after being questioned, she was placed under arrest and booked into the Tehama County Jail on felony animal cruelty.


The furvictim is now in the care of a veterinary clinic. Hopefully, this sweet girl will fully recover so that she can be moved to the Tehama County Animal Care Center. From there, the next step will be finding a loving home.


As stated in the release, the dog’s name is not known, and it’s unclear whether she even has one.

The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office is suggesting to those who share its Facebook post, to propose a name for this beautiful soul. I propose Earth!


You have no idea how it kills me when I read stories about people who decide to have animals but then, they can’t be bothered to feed them, care for them, or even name them!


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Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



BAUTISTAGARCIA's mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office.





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Aug 22, 20232 min read

CHRISTY AUFDEMORTE, Pike County dog groomer, accused of abusing dogs in her care while intoxicated

Updated: Aug 24, 2023

- Indiana, USA -


The Petersburg Police Department arrested 44-years-old CHRISTY AUFDEMORTE (pictured), owner of Doggie Styles Pet Grooming. AUFDEMORTE is accused of abusing dogs in her care at the business on 709 E. Main Street in Petersburg while intoxicated.

Police said in a brief statement that the arrest is the result of “a multi-week investigation, into multiple public complaints.”


44News reports that it all started in June when a 911 caller reported possible animal abuse at the grooming salon. The reporting party said they had been talking to AUFDEMORTE about working at Doggie Styles Pet Grooming and AUFDEMORTE asked them to come in right away.

Upon arrival at the facility, the reporting party saw several little dogs shaking and trembling, “and that Aufdemorte seemed to be drunk or under the influence of something”, reports 44News.


According to the reporting party, AUFDEMORTE was cursing at the dogs and was handling them in an abusive and rough manner.


As stated in court documents, on or about August 5, 2023, AUFDEMORTE “did knowingly or intentionally torture” a male Shih Tzu named Bo by shoving him from a grooming table multiple times and letting him hang from a noose-style tether, causing bulging eyes and drooling.

Court documents further state that AUFDEMORTE “did knowingly or intentionally abuse” Bo “by repeatedly striking the canine in and about the head with scissors.”


Bo’s guardian, Ms. Karla Martinez explained to WFIE she took Bo to Doggie Styles Pet Grooming Salon to be groomed and when she picked him up, he was acting strange. Ms. Martinez said: “I was holding him and he was nervous. Every time she would walk by him, he would growl and show his teeth and that’s not Bo.” Ms. Martinez added that Bo is still having trouble swallowing but he is doing better.


Court documents additionally stated that on or about August 8, 2023, AUFDEMORTE “did knowingly abuse” a dog in her care by allowing him/her to hang from a noose style tether causing him/her to choke. AUFDEMORTE then abused another dog by shoving him/her from a grooming table, “all while she was drinking and in an agitated state.”


When Police brought AUFDEMORTE in for questioning on Friday, August 11, 2023, she denied that any of the abuse occurred at her business.


Police said that AUFDEMORTE, who had been using the alias of CARRIE RUSSELL on Facebook, is facing one felony count of cruelty to an animal/torture and two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to an animal.


AUFDEMORTE is being held in the Pike County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

AUFDEMORTE is also facing criminal charges in Texas and California.


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AUFDEMORTE’s mugshot provided to Voice For by the Pike County Sheriff's Office.





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Jul 8, 20232 min read

MICHELLE DIANE NAVARRETE, former employee of Dogtopia, arrested for felony animal abuse

- California, USA -


The Anaheim Police Department announced that its detectives have arrested 24-years-old MICHELLE DIANE NAVARRETE for felony animal abuse.


NAVARRETE, of Fountain Valley, worked at Dogtopia, a dog daycare and boarding facility, on the 4500 block of E. Eisenhower Circle in Anaheim for approximately three (3) years.


According to the Department’s press release obtained by Voice For Us, Dogtopia’s owners reported acts of animal abuse that happened at their facility to Orange County Animal Care. Subsequently, on July 5, 2023, the agency alerted Anaheim Police to allegations of animal abuse that occurred at the business.


Anaheim Police immediately launched an investigation and detectives learned NAVARRETE “ had committed several acts of animal abuse against dogs under the business’ care.”


Detectives located NAVARRETE in the City of Fountain Valley on the afternoon of Thursday, July 6, 2023, and arrested her for felony animal abuse.

She was booked into the Anaheim Police Department Detention Facility and was released after posting $20,000 bail.


As stated in the release, “Detectives are working to determine how many dogs have been affected or injured.” The investigation is ongoing and detectives are not disclosing any additional details at this time.


If you believe your furbaby/furbabies have been abused or neglected at Dogtopia, contact detectives at (714) - 328 - 8153 or through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS. Thank you.


One of the owners of Dogtopia, Larry Hartjoy, in a statement to Eyewitness News said: “We are devastated about these events, as Dogtopia has a zero-tolerance policy for any kind of mistreatment of animals. The employee was terminated, and our team is working alongside local law enforcement during their investigation.” He also added: “We are very grateful the dogs involved are doing well and our thoughts are with the families during this difficult time. We thank and support the staff member at this location who reported this behavior to help ensure justice is served.”


Mr. Hartjoy told Eyewitness News he understands that the accusations against NAVARRETE might tarnish the company's reputation, but he wants people to know they are distraught about what happened.


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