Emaciated dog, skeletal remains of another found at Little Woods home during NOPD investigation
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A man is facing animal cruelty charges in connection to the discovery of an emaciated dog in the Little Woods neighborhood.
On Wednesday, July 31, the New Orleans Police Department reported that detectives executing a search warrant for an unrelated investigation came across an alleged animal cruelty case.
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Detectives report they were in the 7800 block of Sail Street when they found the emaciated dog in the backyard of the home. The dog appeared to be “severely malnourished” with no dog food present on the property.
(Courtesy: New Orleans Police Department) (Courtesy: New Orleans Police Department)
The dog also lacked access to fresh water, according to detectives, and was drinking runoff from a nearby gutter.
An assessment of the situation led to the discovery of a locked kennel placed directly in the sun with the skeletal remains of a second dog inside.
Detectives alerted officials with the LASPCA, which took custody of the dog.
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NOPD officers arrested 32-year-old David Jackson and booked him on charges of felony animal cruelty.
“The New Orleans Police Department takes allegations of animal cruelty seriously and is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of animals in our community,” said NOPD officers.
Anyone reporting animal cruelty can call Seventh District Detectives at 504-658-6070 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111.
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