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KATRINA BRAZIL accused of leaving nine dogs in the scorching heat - One adult dog and one puppy died

- Nevada, USA -


The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) arrested 47-years-old KATRINA BRAZIL (pictured) on two felony counts of willful/malicious torture of an animal and nine charges of torturing/injuring/abandoning/or starving an animal.


On the afternoon of Friday, July 14, 2023, police received several complaints from witnesses who saw dogs in two hot vehicles at Motel 6 in the 5000 block of Dean Martin Drive near Tropicana Avenue with temperatures hitting 111 degrees.


Responding officers found nine Pitbulls, two adults and seven puppies, without water or shade. Sadly, one adult dog and one puppy were found deceased. The adult dog was found in the backseat of a pickup truck and the puppy was in the backseat of BRAZIL’s car.

According to the report, BRAZIL left the dogs in the vehicles for at least thirty (30) minutes.


KLAS reports that according to documents, BRAZIL told police she and her boyfriend had bred the dogs and were trying to sell them. Reportedly, the pair got evicted two days earlier, were staying at the motel for two nights, and left the Pitbulls in two vehicles. BRAZIL said she and her boyfriend were going to take the dogs to a friend’s home but the boyfriend was in jail and she was waiting for him to be released.


According to KSNV, BRAZIL explained to investigators that she put four of the nine dogs in her boyfriend’s truck and the other five in the backseat of her Chevy Malibu. BRAZIL first claimed that the A/C was running in both vehicles but later admitted that she wasn’t sure whether the A/C was working properly inside the truck. Moreover, BRAZIL admitted the backseat floorboard where her dog, named Cash, was found dead was “extremely hot.”


The live furbabies were rescued and seized by Animal Control. BRAZIL said she did not know the names of the other eight dogs.


On Saturday at her bond hearing BRAZIL was granted bail and according to KSNV she was released ”under medium-level electronic monitoring and is ordered to stay out of trouble and have no possession or contact with animals.”


BRAZIL’s arraignment was scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2023, but she did not show up for medical reasons and the arraignment has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023.


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LINDA KAY MANUEL and DEXTER DAROL MANUEL arrested - Thirty-six dogs and puppies found in a U-Haul

- Oklahoma, USA -


Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Zemp Behenna has filed charges against 69-years-old LINDA KAY MANUEL and 62-years-old DEXTER DAROL MANUEL (both pictured).


According to a press release by the DA’s Office, the MANUELS are “accused of leaving 36 dogs in a U-haul parked in a Walmart parking lot,” on 7800 NW Expressway.


On June 5, 2023, “Walmart staff called Animal Welfare to report there was a U-haul parked in the parking lot that sounded and smelled like it was full of animals.” The Oklahoma City Police Department also responded to the scene to assist Oklahoma City Animal Welfare.


The release stated that investigators cut the padlock to the U-Haul. The temperature inside was 100 degrees. Officials found multiple cages with dogs and puppies without food, water or ventilation. Three of the dogs were in active heatstroke and the others were laying down, panting and profusely sweating.


When Oklahoma City Animal Welfare discovered the U-Haul, officers were already working on an animal cruelty case at the couple’s home. It is believed the MANUELS were running a puppy mill.


The MANUELS were arrested on June 6, 2023, and booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center on thirty-six (36) felony counts of Cruelty to Animals each, one misdemeanor count of Transporting Animals in a Cruel or Inhumane Manner each, and one count of Violation of the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Licensing Act each.

The couple were released after posting each a $20,000 bond.


As for the Voiceless Victims, sadly, one dog had to be euthanized after his/her organs began to fail and suffered side effects of the heatstroke. I have emailed the DA’s Office to request additional information about the furbaby. If I receive a response, I will post an update.

All the others are being cared for by the Oklahoma Humane Society, Nexus Animals, Friends with 4 Paws and All Paws Animal Rescue.


The Oklahoma Humane Society said in a Facebook post that they took in seventeen (17) dogs. “One of the dogs later gave birth in our care, bringing our total to 23!”

The organization explained that all dogs are currently in foster homes receiving the necessary care before they can be adopted. The post goes on to say: “Each animal will move through our system at their own pace based on the care they need. Some require heart-worm treatment, some only spay/neuter surgery, and others like these tiny puppies will need more time with their mom to grow big and strong.”


Friends with Four Paws said in a Facebook post that they took in nine dogs.


Please visit their Facebook pages to find out how to help them face this rescue. Thank you!


I despise breeders and I hate those who come to you to buy lives, keeping you in business, instead of saving lives from shelters!

Filthy, cruel, evil, heartless, and soulless breeders, do you want to make money? Sell yourselves!!!!


Authorities did not disclose the name of the furbaby who had to be euthanized so I took the liberty of naming him/her Blossom for the tribute image. Should his/her given name be made public, I will rectify it accordingly.


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Mugshots provided to Voice For Us by the Oklahoma County Detention Center.





CARL RUDOLPH LENTZ arrested – Twenty-eight animals found dead and forty-seven live ones removed

- Virginia, USA -


Augusta County Sheriff Donald L. Smith announced the arrest of 59-years-old CARL RUDOLPH LENTZ (pictured).


According to a press release by the sheriff’s office, on June 2, 2023 Augusta County Animal Control received an anonymous call about the living conditions at a property in the 700 Block of Augusta Farms Road. “A citizen had recently purchased a dog from this location”, stated the release.

Animal Control and the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation and when officers responded to the location, they found two dogs who appeared to be living inside a vehicle. According to the sheriff’s office, the vehicle was covered in feces, there was no food or water for the dogs, and the temperature inside the vehicle was 89.6 degrees.

As a result of the extreme temperature, Augusta County Animal Control removed the two Voiceless Victims.


As stated in the release, on the property there were several other dogs who appeared to be in poor condition so with the assistance of the sheriff’s office, Augusta County Animal Control obtained a search warrant.


Sadly, throughout the property officers discovered twenty (20) dead cats and eight (8) dead dogs.


As for the live animals, officers found and removed thirteen (13) cats, twenty-eight (28) dogs, and six (6) ducks. Four of the cats had to be euthanized and one dog had to have his/her leg amputated.

The sheriff’s office said that a temporary emergency shelter has been established by Augusta County at the Government Center in Verona to house all the rescued furvictims.


LENTZ, of Waynesboro, was arrested Friday, June 2, 2023, on one felony count of animal cruelty. On June 5, 2023, an additional five felony charges of animal cruelty were obtained and served by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.


LENTZ is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.

Online court records show that he is due back at Augusta General District Court on July 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.


Sheriff Smith advises those who may have “purchased any animals” from LENTZ or have knowledge of the living conditions at this location, to contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at (540) - 245 - 5333 and reference report number 2023-0001669. Thank you.


The sheriff further said that this is still an ongoing investigation and no additional details will be released at this time.


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LENTZ’s mugshot via Middle River Regional Jail.


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