When the Splendora Officer responded to the location he discovered two dogs, both in poor health . One of those two was near death.
The Splendora Officer immediately contacted Montgomery County Animal Control who also responded.
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| This dog was still alive when this photo was taken. |
It was determined the only food the dogs had was a neighbor bringing food and leaving it.
The owner of the brown dog which was showing ribs and was so bad could not raise its head was Allie Prejean and Joshua Sallee.
The dog which was in poor shape was determined to have been neglected as there were children’s play equipment around it indicating children had been in the area and should have been noticed by the supervising adult.
Montgomery County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace James Metts. Issued a seizure warrant and the dogs were picked up by Montgomery County Animal Control.
The brown dog died a few days later and was sent to Texas A&M for autopsy. That dog was found very malnourished with a large presence of worms.
The Husky mix was determined to be under weight with worms and mange. She was checked by the Veterinarian at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter.
This morning Judge Metts held a hearing to determine the ownership and placement of the now one animal. Allie Prejean and Jacob Sallee appeared along with Animal Control Chief Tim Holifield. Joshua Sallee did not appear as ordered.
After hearing the evidence Judge Metts ordered the animals be put in the custody of the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. In addition he ordered a total of $500 to be paid for the vet bills and care up until today’s order.
TIm Holifield has now prepared charges of cruelty to animals to be presented to the Montgomery County District Attorneys Office. Holifield said the charges could be a misdemeanor or a State Jail Felony, depending what the District Attorney determines.
(Montgomery County Police Reporter - Sept 4, 2013)
JUST AWFUL!!!
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