Ashley Nicole Devine, of Springfield, MO, was arrested and booked in the Greene County Jail for Animal Neglect and Abandonment (Class C Misdemeanor).
Ike was Sgt. Mike Pershall’s K-9 partner for two years. Pershall died in August, after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while on an off-duty bike ride.
Jasmine’s closest friend was a fawn called Bramble. They were nearly inseparable until Bramble was rehabilitated enough to be released back into the wild. <3
Charlie’s family wanted her last day to be one of her best. Then fate stepped in and made it even more special than they expected.
Peanut’s owner took the little girl home, warmed her, and contacted authorities.
Jim Zimerla says he was fast asleep with his hearing devices out when his 5-year-old lab mix hopped on his bed to alert him of the danger.
“We have no idea why these dogs zeroed in on the victim, but once they did, they wouldn’t let go.”
“It was coming from next door to them where there is an apartment building full of children. If one person had lit a match, it could’ve been a bad scene.”
“He started playing with him, which was unbelievable, as I never saw a stray dog playing like he was with this kid, who feeds him every day.”
Karma proves she’s a you-know-what when a man menacing a dog runs afoul of an animal-loving good Samaritan with a black belt!
