Charged/Pending — Not Convicted

Each month, NACOR highlights a documented case involving acts of extreme animal cruelty. These cases represent some of the most disturbing atrocities committed against animals—abuse, torture, neglect, abandonment, and other acts that caused profound suffering or death.

By documenting these cases, NACOR ensures that the brutality endured by these animals is not forgotten and that those accused or convicted are part of the public record.

The animals deserve to be remembered. The atrocities deserve to be exposed.

Arrested on charges including animal cruelty after her dog allegedly tested positive for cocaine; the case also involves child-endangerment allegations.

Charged with animal cruelty after allegedly killing two kittens and injuring another. Authorities allege the acts occurred as punishment of his teenage daughter.

Former animal-control officer arrested on aggravated animal-cruelty charges involving puppies allegedly killed in an incinerator. Subsequent reporting says allegations involved nine puppies.

Arrested following an investigation involving dozens of abandoned cats; authorities reported 29 counts of animal cruelty.

Arrested and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly shooting and killing a neighbors barking dog with a rifle

Arrested after authorities conducting an aerial search discovered what the sheriff’s office described as extremely deplorable conditions; faced dozens of animal-cruelty charges.