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Mar 2, 20232 min read

DAVID WESLEY KELSEY gifted with probation after his dog was found emaciated and covered in blood

- Texas, USA -


On Friday, February 24, 2023, 67-years-old DAVID WESLEY KELSEY (pictured), pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals and judge Robert Harper gifted him with a 3-year probation sentence.


On August 7, 2018, Abilene Police Department executed a search warrant at KELSEY’s home on Old Anson Road, with hopes of finding evidence related to an undisclosed street crime.


In the backyard on the property, officers saw a large dog who was bleeding from the nose, was also tethered to the porch and had minimal room to move. Officers reported that there was no food or water for the dog and the only shelter was a table and an old door.

Police also said that “Blood covered the dog’s lower front legs, its muzzle, and mouth.”


When officers questioned KELSEY about the dog, he gave different versions of the facts. He first said that he had no idea why his dog was bleeding. Then, he claimed he could not afford to take his dog to the veterinarian but investigators were able to prove that was false.


Animal control removed the dog and took him/her to Animal Health and Medical Center where Dr. Allen J. Bolt, DVM, diagnosed a severe case of heart worm. According to Dr. Bolt, the dog had been infected for at least a year. He also rated the furbaby 2 out of 9 on the emaciation scale.


KELSEY was released from custody after posting a $5,000 bond.


I have sent out several emails to find more about the furvictim. If I get responses, I will post an update.


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Feb 25, 20232 min read

DEBORAH WOOD STAHR arrested after 408 animals were removed from her store Little Critters Pet Shop

- Texas, USA -


On February 7, 2023, Burkburnett Animal Services, Humane Society of Wichita County, and Animal Investigation & Response served a seizure warrant at Little Critters Pet Shop on 211 East 3rd Street in Burkburnett.


In a press release, Burkburnett Public Services said that in mid-December 2022, Animal Services received a complaint for animal welfare at the pet shop and members of the Animal Services Division responded to investigate. After checking the facility, it was determined that “the living conditions of the animals did not meet the expectations set forth in Texas law or City of Burkburnett ordinances.” Efforts to bring the store into compliance were unsuccessful so for the well-being of the animals inside the shop, officials determined that a seizure warrant was necessary.


According to the release, a total of 408 animals were removed and taken to a secure location.

KFDX/KJTL reported that their crew was on the scene and among the animals who were removed were “a number of birds, snakes, rabbits, guinea pigs, and many other pocket animals.”


Ms. Monica Ailey-Welborn, President and Co-Founder of Animal Investigation & Response, told KFDX/KJTL the poor animals were packed into a small building, not properly housed, there was barely any food or water for them, and not to mention animal feces just about everywhere.


News 6 reported that one cockatiel was euthanized due to respiratory distress and two injured wings caused by the living conditions. A tabby cat who was very thin with unkempt hair had to undergo surgery for a bacterial infection of the uterus.


On Friday, February 24, 2023, authorities arrested the owner of Little Critters Pet Shop, 69-years-old DEBORAH WOOD STAHR (pictured).

STAHR was booked into the Wichita County Jail on two counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals, class A misdemeanors. She was released after posting bonds totaling $3,000.


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STAHR’s mugshots shared from the Wichita County Jail.


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Feb 23, 20232 min read

McLennan County Sheriff's Office located guardian of dog found with a severe laceration in her neck

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After a dog was found wandering off North 12th Street and Marrow in Waco with a severe laceration on her neck, the McLennan County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation and The Heart of Texas Lost & Found Pets and Cribs For Canines groups offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to a criminal conviction.


Michelle Ann, president of Heart Of Texas Lost Found Pets/Cribsforcanines, said that the dog, now named Golden Girl, aka G.G., was found on February 18, 2023.

Someone had posted a picture of G.G. wandering the streets and Michelle drove to the location to pick her up. G.G. was not tagged or chipped.


Michelle told 6 News she immediately noticed G.G.’s collar was on too tight causing her serious injuries. “There were four to five more rivets or holes to loosen that collar with, there was absolutely no excuse for this one,” she said.


“I don’t know if it was placed on her as a puppy and they just never loosened it, but with how deep it was, I’m estimating at least 3 to 4 months like that,” Michelle told KWTX.


G.G. was in surgery less than an hour after she was picked up.


Michelle explained to KWTX that G.G. is in the care of a trusted veterinarian and will have to spend several weeks undergoing treatment, including, antibiotics, pain medications, and wound cleaning. No doubt G.G. faces a long road to recovery but once she is completely healed, “She'll go to the best home,” said Michelle.


McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara called this a “really bad case” and said to KWTX: “It just makes you sick thinking about the pain that this animal has been in for a long period of time. This isn’t just something that has happened in the last few days. It’s been going on for months and months.”


6 News reports that on February 21, 2023, the McLennan County Sheriff's Office confirmed to the news agency that G.G.’s guardian was found but no arrest has been made yet.


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Some of G.G.’s pictures shared from Michelle Ann.





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