Sheriff: Two Arrested For Starving Dogs To Death In Alexander County
ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — Two people are facing felony charges after deputies say they starved several dogs to death in Alexander County.
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office and Alexander County Animal Control responded to a residence located on Hiddenite Church Road in reference to a report of animal cruelty on November 22nd.
Upon arrival, Animal Control found three deceased dogs along with nine other dogs and one cat that were severely malnourished. The deceased dogs were found in dog lots with one attached to a collar and chain.
After Animal Control left the scene to obtain a search warrant, officers returned to the residence and found the three deceased dogs had been buried in their absence.
Animal Control seized all the animals on the property and they were taken to a local veterinary office, where they were evaluated.
Authorities arrested and charged Christopher Todd Bowes, 44, with three counts of Felony Killing Animal by Starvation. Bowes was charged additionally with six counts of Misdemeanor Animal Cruelty.
Kayla Dawn Adams, 26, was arrested and charged with three counts of Felony Kill Animal by Starvation and six counts of Misdemeanor Animal Cruelty.
