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Concord Man Charged With 10 Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty

by ECT

The Concord Police Department announced Friday that a concerned community member reported that there were 3-4 dogs “going crazy” inside of a travel trailer that was parked on the street.

When Officers arrived on scene, they saw a small dog standing inside by the open trailer door. The dog was barking, panting heavily, and its fur appeared matted and wet. From outside, the officer was able to see that the trailer was filthy and stacked with various items that were almost touching the ceiling in some places.

Shortly after arriving on scene, Officers were able to find the registered owner of the trailer, Jeremiah Weberling, who admitted the dogs belonged to him and that he used the trailer as a mobile “dog house.” Concerned for the well-being of the other dogs inside, an officer stepped in the trailer and saw five more dogs in wire crates.

Photo provided by Concord Police

According to Concord Police, none of the pups appeared to have any water or food and looked to be in poor health. The condition of the trailer was so bad that the officer was only able to take a couple steps before having to go back outside. After seeing the poor condition of the trailer and the dogs, the investigating Officer placed Weberling under arrest for animal cruelty and requested Contra Costa County Animal Services respond to the scene.

Animal Services arrived at the location and a total of ten dogs were found; one of whom was dead. Since all of the other nine dogs were in such poor health, Animal Control brought them to a local emergency vet for treatment. Unfortunately, two of the dogs were so sick and injured they had to be euthanized; the remaining seven are expected to survive.

The District Attorney’s Office filed ten charges of felony animal cruelty against Weberling and he will remain in jail on a $100,000 bail. There is no word yet on if or when the other seven dogs can be adopted, but we will let you know as soon as we hear. ~ 454

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3 comments

Captain save a hoe May 4, 2019 - 5:46 pm

Give him the death penalty pos

Patty May 6, 2019 - 1:57 am

Exactly! I will administer the fatal dose myself the scumbag

MEV May 6, 2019 - 3:01 am

Plus one on what a POS. Thank you concerned community member. Hope he can”t post bail. Why no water or food even for these dogs? Why get animals to put them in these horrid filfthy conditions and let them die? Do it to this guy! Let him see what it is like.

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