Owner charged in case of 3 dumped puppies found in Johnson Co.

INDIANA -- Johnson County Animal Control says it has charged the owner of three malnourished puppies found dumped in a remote area, Call 6 Investigator Kara Kenney reported.

Gary Lockridge of Franklin was issued three citations for neglect, three citations for abandonment and three for animal cruelty.

He is expected in court April 30 at 2:30 pm.

Director Michael Delp believes evidence shows the dogs were dumped out of a car in a remote area near Franklin.

“I do have a letter from a vet that says it’s next to impossible for those animals to have gotten there on their own,” said Delp.  “(Lockridge) says he has no idea how the puppies got out there.”

The puppies are now with a rescue group, recovering from malnourishment, mange and other health issues.

Johnson County Animal Control named them after flowers; Zinnia, Azalea, and Posey.

 Delp credited the RTV6 stories for helping locate the puppies’ owner.

The agency originally spoke with Lockridge’s wife, who claimed the puppies ran away while they were attempting to treat them for mange.

“They had to be transported there somehow,” Delp countered.

(Indy Channel - Jan 27, 2015)

Earlier:

• Animal control locates owner of 'dumped' puppies