3 malnourished dogs discovered at man’s home
Zachary Cain was apprehended Tuesday and charged with 3 felony counts of animal cruelty and 3 misdemeanor counts of illegal confinement/abandonment of animals without enough food or water, deputies said. Shortly after being booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail, Cain published $9,000 bond.
DELTONA, Fla. – A Central Florida man was apprehended today after his dogs were discovered malnourished with bones extending and without food or water in severe heat conditions, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Zachary Cain was apprehended Tuesday and charged with 3 felony counts of animal cruelty and 3 misdemeanor counts of illegal confinement/abandonment of animals without enough food or water, deputies said.
Volusia Sheriff’s Office deputies reacted to Cain’s home in Deltona on Tuesday night when Animal Control asked for help. Animal Control was at your home previously in the day to help after 2 of Cain’s dogs – Dolly and Buttercup – left their pen.
This wasn’t the very first time Animal Control officers reacted to Cain’s house for a dog leaving, however this time, the officers observed the dogs’ physical conditions were even worse than in the past, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Officials discovered Dolly and Buttercup were underweight and the latter’s hip bones and shoulder blades were extending, as seen in bodycam video shared by the constable’s workplace.
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“No fat or muscle meaning whatsoever,” a deputy can be heard stating on the bodycam video footage about among the dogs.
“She’s a minimum of got some meat delegated her,” an officer said about the other dog. “It’s still not okay.”
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Deputies: Man said he hasn’t acquired dog food in about 5 weeks
The deputy asked Cain when the last time he fed the dogs was and he said about 2 or 3 days back, including that he had not purchased dog food in about 5 weeks due to monetary restrictions, deputies said.
“You do understand that you can surrender your dogs? You can let Animal Control understand you can’t look after your dogs when you have 3 kids,” a deputy informed Cain, who agreeably reacted to her. “You do understand that when it pertains to dogs, particularly outside in this heat … dogs likewise require to consume, too. I saw your dogs.”
Cain disturbed, stating his dogs were “little.”
“Yeah, however they’re not little since they’re implied to be little,” the deputy said.
Cain responded, “No, they’re little since they’re malnourished. I’m mindful.”
“I might distinguish the minute I got here that you understood why we were out here,” the deputy said as Cain nodded. “So whatever animals you have that you’re unable to correctly care of, you must give up, since like I said, it’s unfair to them.”
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Third dog discovered without any water in enclosure, deputies state
As the deputies examined your home, they discovered an extra dog, Joker, whose enclosure had empty and dry water bowls. A deputy discovered a pipe to provide Joker some water.
Deputies kept in mind that temperature levels in Deltona over the previous couple of days reached as high as 99 degrees with a heat index as high as 108 degrees.
Cain was apprehended and required to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he published $9,000 bond soon after being booked, deputies said.
His 3 dogs – Dolly, Buttercup and Joker – were taken in by Animal Control and are now getting suitable care, deputies said. They will be getting a complete examination.
Zachary Cain was apprehended and booked on 3 felony counts of animal cruelty and 3 misdemeanor counts of illegal confinement/abandonment of animals without enough food or water. (Photo: Volusia Sheriff’s Office)
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Deputies guaranteed health of 3 kids at house
Deputies likewise strolled through Cain’s home to ensure his 3 kids were getting correct nutrition and care.
“Plenty of food was observed in the kitchen and fridge. Pizza was likewise provided to your home while deputies were on scene,” the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.
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Woman shoos deputy after he brought family dog food, calls him ‘s***** police’
Woman rejects deputy’s dog food contribution
A lady shooed away a deputy who brought a bag of dog food to her front door after her partner was apprehended on animal cruelty charges.
After deputies and Animal Control left Cain’s house, a Volusia Sheriff’s Deputy went back to the home to drop off a bag of dog food. Cain’s partner shooed him away, calling him a “s***** police” as her child enjoys from the entrance.
“I simply brought you people food for the dog and now I’m a s***** police?” the deputy is heard informing the lady on the bodycam video footage prior to walking away.
The lady and the deputy went back and forth after the lady implicated the deputy and other reacting authorities of “the method you’re speaking about my partner and the method y’all have actually been speaking about my kids.”
She kept that the occurrence had absolutely nothing to do with her kids.
“So somebody comprehends that you people are going through a challenging time, like your partner explained,” the deputy said.
“Yes, however we do not need to have this discussion,” the lady responded.
“I do not need to be informed to kids that I’m a s***** police for bringing you food,” he said in reaction.
The deputy then attended to the bag of food, stating that it was for the dog and entirely for the dog.
“Oh s***, I can’t feed that to my kids?” the lady said sardonically.
“I hope you people quit the dogs as quickly as possible,” the deputy responded.
What to do if you’re not able to offer your animals with correct care
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office motivates anybody who is not able to offer their animals with correct nutrition, care or shelter to get in touch with Animal Control, Animal Services or a trustworthy rescue organization to surrender their animals.
