Dead Puppy Found Chained to Fence in Wichita Falls, Owner Charged with Animal Cruelty

TEXAS -- The owner of a dead puppy found chained to a fence is now charged with animal cruelty after an investigation.

Amber Ramirez, 32, was arrested in the 1600 block of 22nd Street Monday night. 

Earlier this month officers say they went to her home to check reports of a deceased dog. When they arrived they found a dead three to four month old puppy chained to the fence. Officers say it appeared the dog had not been fed in some time. 

Ramirez told police that she owned the puppy and that she had tied it up outside because it was sick. Ramirez is charged with cruelty to non livestock animals. 

Her bond is set at $5,000.

(KLBK13 - Nov 25, 2014)