Alexander Nelson IV, is charged with 43 animal cruelty misdemeanors. He was once the owner of Classy Critters in Radford, a pet store that is no longer in operation.
On June 13, Radford City Police and Animal Control officers responded to a complaint that a foul odor was coming from the pet store.
When authorities arrived, they saw unsanitary conditions and conducted a search.
Three dogs, two turtles, one Bearded Dragon, one Leopard Gecko, one Fat Tailed Gecko and numerous fish were seized.
Police found numerous fish, rodents and a Fire Bellied Toad that were dead.
Nelson is charged with the following misdemeanors:
- 15 animal cruelty charges
- 15 charges of failure of dealer/pet store to provide adequate care
- 5 counts of improper disposal
- 3 counts of of not having rabies shots for dogs
- 3 counts of not having licenses for dogs
- 2 counts of having dogs running at large
(WDBJ7 - June 20, 2014)
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