NORTH CAROLINA -- Two women have been charged in the death of a dog and depriving three other dogs, according to arrest warrants.
April Marie Hamilton, 23, and Katie Diane Lindsey, 27, both of 601 E. First St. Ext., have been charged with three counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals and one count of felony cruelty to animals. Each of the women received $1,000 secured bonds and Aug. 30 court dates.
Arrest warrants filed in the Davidson County Clerk of Court's Office state Lindsey and Hamilton failed to provide medical assistance to a young black puppy after having the dog's condition brought to their attention over the course of at least three days. Failing to get the dog medical assistance caused its death, according to arrest warrants.
Police said the incident occurred Aug. 2 at the women's residence on East First Street Extension.
Hamilton and Lindsey, according to court records, failed to provide food, water and medical assistance to a white boxer, brown/white puppy and a pit bull. The three dogs are being treated through the Humane Society of Davidson County's Ginger's Fund. The fund was set up to assist the Lexington Police Department with treating malnourished and neglected dogs that have been seized.
(the-dispatch.com - Aug 13, 2012)
