Owner cited after cops save 13 dogs crammed into outdoor kennels with no food or water
At approximately 11:35 a.m. on April 13, Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies responded to a Crime Stoppers tip in reference to neglected dogs at 4680 N.E. Second Ave. in Oakland Park, Florida.
The tip received alleged that there were several dogs being left outside all day without proper food and water.
Upon arriving on scene, BSO deputies observed approximately 13 dogs in multiple wooden kennels full of feces. Deputies also witnessed that many of those filthy kennels were devoid of food or water.
The owner of the property was identified as 27-year-old Roberto Cervantes. Broward County Animal Care (BCAC) issued approximately 13 citations for animal confinement violations. BCAC and BSO deputies responded back to the incident location on April 15 for a follow-up inspection. During the follow-up, 10 dogs were still confined in kennels in the backyard without food or water.
BCAC determined the dogs needed to be removed for their safety. BSO deputies assisted BCAC in removing 10 dogs, and BCAC issued 13 additional citations.
In Florida, according to Lawyers.com, “not giving an animal proper food or drink” is considered to be animal cruelty. When people confine animals, they must provide:
- enough “good and wholesome” food and water
- a change of air, and
- room to exercise.
A violation of these requirements is a misdemeanor; but “it’s a third-degree felony if the action (or failure to act) was intentional and resulted in a cruel death or excessive, repeated, and unnecessary pain or suffering.”
The case against Cervantes is ongoing and remains an active investigation.
(Source: Broward Sheriff’s Office)
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