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TAYLOR MICHELLE COLBERT arrested for leaving her puppy to die locked in a cage without food or water

- Alabama, USA -


On January 5, 2025, the Auburn Police Department received an animal cruelty complaint regarding a “deceased household animal” at an apartment building in the 1100 block of Opelika Road.


Police along with Animal Control responded to the scene where they discovered a deceased Husky puppy named Sky.


An investigation identified 18-year-old TAYLOR MICHELLE COLBERT (pictured), a student at Southern Union Community College, as Sky’s guardian.


Reportedly, a roommate smelled an odor from COLBERT’s room where she made the heartbreaking discovery. The roommate found Sky lifeless in a pink crate and alerted Animal Control.


Once officials determined that COLBERT “intentionally and knowingly” left Sky locked in a crate for several days over the holidays, leading to the puppy's death, a warrant was issued for her arrest.


As police said in a press release, “evidence indicated that the death of the animal occurred under conditions that were in violation of Alabama state law 13A-11-14.1 regarding aggravated cruelty to animals.”


On January 14, 2024, COLBERT turned herself into the Auburn Police Department in her high-heel boots and dressed in all white. She was booked into the Lee County Jail with bond set at $5,000.


At the time of writing, online records show COLBERT was released after posting bond.


COLBERT was originally charged with a misdemeanor, but later the police upgraded the charge to felony aggravated cruelty to animals.


COLBERT’s attorney, Richard White, told WTVM that a felony animal charge is rare in Alabama and believes that “the amount of negative comments and threats made against Colbert on social media may have contributed to the charge being changed.”


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COLBERT’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office




REWARD offered in a case where a Siberian Husky was found with a chain embedded in his neck

- Connecticut, USA -


The Naugatuck Police Department is reaching out to the public for information after a male Siberian Husky was found wandering in Naugatuck with a chain embedded in his neck earlier this month.


On the afternoon of Monday, May 22, 2023, Naugatuck PD Sgt. Danielle Durette held a press conference during which she said that on May 13, 2023, three concerned citizens saw the dog roaming alone in the area of Platts Mill Road, which borders the Waterbury line. After they noticed the chain embedded in his neck, they lured him into a vehicle with some food and took him to Naugatuck Animal Control.

Sgt. Durette said the dog, who is estimated to be about 1-2 years old, has been named Justice. The Voiceless Victim appeared to be underweight and had difficulty walking.


Justice was later taken to Central Valley Animal Hospital where he underwent surgery to remove the 28-inch chain that was embedded in his neck. Sgt. Durette explained that Justice was diagnosed with an abscess wound as a result of the chain embedded into his skin. “The chain was obviously attached for a significant period of time to have skin growing over it”, said Sgt. Durette. She went on to say that Justice was also diagnosed with a fever and poor body condition.


Sgt. Durette said police are “investigating every avenue of this case” and urged residents who live in the area where Justice was found, to check their surveillance cameras.


The nonprofit Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates is offering a $1,500 reward for any information leading to a criminal conviction of those involved in this egregious crime. In a recent update posted on their Facebook page, they advised that Army’s Legacy Animal Rescue And Sanctuary, Inc. has pledged an additional $300 bringing the total of the reward to $1,800.


If you have any information, please contact Naugatuck Police Department at (203) - 720 - 1010. Thank you!


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Additional Sources:

Naugatuck Animal Control – Video






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