Emaciated Dogs Stella and Bella Recovering After Florida Animal Cruelty Arrest
FOX 13 Tampa BayMay 30, 20252 min10,325 views
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- 🐕 Stella, a 9-year-old Great Dane, and Bella, a 19-year-old terrier mix, were rescued after being found severely emaciated and covered in fleas.
- 🚨 Their owner, Bradford Thomas, the public utilities director for Auburndale, Florida, has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty.
- 🏥 At the shelter, Stella has already gained nearly 8 lbs, weighing 68 lbs when she should be over 100 lbs, indicating she may have been starving for at least 3 months.
- 💊 Both dogs are receiving antibiotics, pain medication, baths, and much-needed love and care.
Adoption and Community Support
- 🏡 The hope is that Stella and Bella will be adopted together into a nice, loving family.
- 🐾 The shelter is currently housing many other dogs and cats looking for their forever homes.
- 🗓️ Pole County Animal Control hosts free adoptions every Saturday.
Legal Charges and Employment Status
- ⚖️ Bradford Thomas faces charges including one count of aggravated animal cruelty (a felony) and an animal cruelty misdemeanor.
- 🏢 Fox 13 News has reached out to the city of Auburndale regarding Thomas's employment status, and they are awaiting a response.
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