Detectives from the Cobb County Animal Cruelty Investigation Unit seek the public's assistance in identifying an individual involved in an aggravated animal cruelty case.

On February 22, 2025, at 12:47 PM, a Good Samaritan arrived at Cobb County Animal Services, located at 1061 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30008. They reported that an unidentified male had abandoned an extremely emaciated mixed-breed puppy, resembling a labradoodle, in a metal cage near a residence on Forest Lane SE., Marietta, Georgia. The incident occurred on February 21, 2025, and was captured on a video surveillance system. At that time, the ambient temperature ranged between 30 and 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The cage lacked food, water, or bedding.

On February 24, 2025, the dog was subjected to a cruelty examination using the Purina body conditioning system. The findings revealed that the ribs, lumbar vertebrae, pelvic bones, and all bony prominences were visible from a distance, with no discernible body fat and a noticeable loss of muscle mass.

Anyone with information on this case can anonymously submit a tip to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org, or by texting CSGA and the tip to 738477. Persons do not have to give their name or identifying information to be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

You can also contact Detective Whitley at david.whitley@cobbcounty.org.