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Oct 252 min read

JOLISSA NOZIER charged with animal cruelty after her dog was found suffering from severe neglect

- Connecticut, USA -

 

⚠️WARNING⚠️The article contains pictures some of you may find distressing⚠️

 

The Naugatuck Police Department announced through a press release that JOLISSA NOZIER was charged with animal cruelty.

 

On the early evening of October 20, 2024, officers responded to a residence on Carroll Street after receiving a “noise complaint regarding a barking dog.”

 

Officers learned from neighbors that the homeowner, NOZIER, had been away for approximately 24 hours.

From a basement window they could see a dog in a crate who was severely neglected.

 

Officers were able to contact NOZIER by phone and she later returned to the home to meet with the officers.

 

According to police, NOZIER confirmed to the officer that the dog, a 2-year-old male Poodle named Rocky, was hers and added that she had had him since he was a puppy.

 

Officers assessed Rocky and requested assistance from Animal Control. Rocky was surrendered to their care and taken to VCA Shoreline for treatment where he was found to be suffering from serious neglect.

 

Rocky is now in the care of Poodle Rescue Connecticut, Inc. and the organization said in a Facebook post that he has now been renamed Clarke.

Clarke is gradually getting better and if you wish and can afford to contribute toward his medical bills, please, click here. Thank you!

 

As for NOZIER, police said she is scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on November 20, 2024.

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Naugatuck Police Department. 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.

 

Clarke’s pictures shared from Poodle Rescue Connecticut, Inc.




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Nov 30, 20232 min read

BROADUS LANE OXFORD arrested after his dog was found chained up, emaciated, with no food or water

Updated: Dec 1, 2023

- Oklahoma, USA -


The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 60-years-old BROADUS LANE OXFORD (pictured).


On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, deputies responded to a disturbance call at a residence in the 5900 block of North Madison Avenue. While in the area, in the backyard of another home, deputies saw a female dog who was chained up.


The Voiceless Victim was so emaciated that as the pictures show, her rib cage was visible under her skin.

Deputies said the poor soul did not have access to food, water, or shelter.


When deputies questioned OXFORD about the dog’s condition, he claimed she was thin because she wouldn’t eat. Deputies also reported that the dog has never been seen by a veterinarian.


According to the arrest report obtained by Voice For Us, OXFORD “stated on body camera that he wished to relinquish the ownership of the dog to the state of Oklahoma and to The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office.” The sheriff’s office tells me the dog, a Pitbull/Boxer mix, is currently under veterinary care at Tulsa Animal Welfare and is expected to recover. Tulsa Animal Welfare will then handle her adoption.


When I inquired about the furbaby’s age and name, I was told: “Her age and name are unknown, as she’s never been seen by a vet.”


OXFORD was placed under arrest and booked into the Tulsa County Jail on one count of cruelty to animals. Online records show that bond was set at $2,000 and that OXFORD is still in custody. A court date was scheduled for November 30, 2023.


This story is sourced from an official report provided to Voice For Us by the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office.



OXFORD’s mugshot shared from the Tulsa County Jail.


Furbaby's pictures via Tulsa County Sheriff's Office.





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Apr 6, 20233 min read

NICKEY COTHRAN arrested – Severe neglect led to one dead dog and the other one is deaf and blind

- Florida, USA -


On March 5, 2023, Deputy Sheriff Megan Noel, with the Collier County Sheriff's Office, was advised by Dr. Morton of the Naples Humane Society, that two male Cocker Spaniels had been brought in by 59-years-old NICKEY COTHRAN (pictured).


According to the incident report, COTHRAN stated he was unable to care for the dogs and fled the humane Society.


Dr. Morton advised the dogs, named Henry and Percy, appeared to be neglected.

Ms. Noel then requested a patrol unit respond to the Humane Society to conduct and document the preliminary investigation.


On March 7, 2023, Ms. Noel went to the Humane Society where Dr. Morton provided her with a summary of the incident. Ms. Noel learned that when COTHRAN dropped Henry and Percy at the Humane Society, he fled without signing surrender paperwork.


Since Percy was in need of immediate medical intervention, due to several conditions, Ms. Noel went to COTHRAN’s home, on 3625 Boca Ciega Drive in Naples and explained to him that if he wanted to surrender Henry and Percy, he needed to sign surrender paperwork.

According to the report, COTHRAN “excitedly uttered, ‘I know they were in bad shape....I feel bad...Their care just got away from me’.”


On March 10, 2023, Ms. Noel received a medical report by Dr. Morton regarding Henry and Percy stating:


“Henry passed away before any medical intervention could occur by HSN medical team. Examination of his body revealed severe matting of his coat which covered the majority of his body. By my estimation, the flea infestation numbered in the thousands. It is likely that he had not been groomed, or even brushed, in a year or longer. Henry also had evidence of chronic otitis extrema (ear infection). His remaining incisors were affected by marked dental disease. Internally, the most significant finding was a perforation (hole) through his stomach wall, resulting in the spilling of gastric contents into the abdomen. When not treated with immediate surgery, this condition will lead to severe pain and rapid death.


Percy was found to be suffering from multiple unmanaged health conditions. His coat was severely matted all over and he also had a severe flea infestation. The degree and chronicity of his flea infestation and blood loss was also noted in his bloodwork, where he was shown to have a significant iron deficiency anemia. The matting was most notable on his ears, where the margins of his ear flaps were not able to be accurately identified. Given the status of his coat, it is likely that he also has not been groomed, or even brushed, for a year or longer. There was a chronic, bacterial otitis extrema which has resulted in inflammatory masses in the canals. Percy will likely require surgery to remove his ear canals due to the duration and severity of the infection. Both eyes are affected by glaucoma (abnormal high pressure within eyes) and he is completely blind from the condition. Glaucoma is painful in its acute and chronic stages. His right eye is deficient in tear production, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye). Dry-eye also results in discomfort when not appropriately managed. He will require bilateral enucleation (surgical removal of both eyes) in order to cure these ocular conditions and take away his pain.

On the morning under two pounds of hair was removed. This represented approximately 6% of his body weight and took about two hours to complete.


Both Henry and Percy suffered severe, daily, chronic pain and discomfort for what is suspected to be a period of a year or possibly longer.

All of the chronic conditions found would have been preventable or manageable with routine veterinary and grooming care.”


Given all the evidence collected during the investigation, Ms. Noel found probable cause for the arrest of COTHRAN on two counts of aggravated animal cruelty.

On April 4, 2023, COTHRAN was booked into the Naples Jail Center where he is being held on a $100,000 bond. If he is to be released, he is not able to “own” or come near any animals at all.

COTHRAN will be back in court on May 1, 2023.


Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official news outlets. Links included.

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



COTHRAN’s mugshot shared from the Collier County Sheriff's Office.


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