Nick Patterson kept the purebred Collies in outdoor enclosures, fed them sporadically and only left them with dirty rainwater to drink.
The rotting remains of 6 other dogs were also found on Patterson’s grandparents’ property where the dogs were being kept.
Patterson of Alex City pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty charges and was sentenced to 99 years in prison.
‘Some of the worst animal abuse I have ever seen’
He admitted nine counts of animal abuse, but also three counts of financial transaction card fraud, relating to him going on the run, according to doggiescare.com.
Assistant District Attorney Damon Lewis said he hoped this will “send a message” to local residents.
“This has been an emotional case and one that involved some of the worst animal abuse I have ever seen,” he said, as reported by doggiescare.com.
“If you hurt a child or hurt an animal in Tallapoosa County, you are going to prison,” Lewis said. “It’s that simple.
Patterson was also banned from keeping animals.
So many beautiful and intelligent dogs suffered at the hands of this man. I’m so glad that he was punished accordingly.
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