On March 19, 2022, the Dothan Police Department responded to the 700 block of Walnut Street for a complaint of possible animal cruelty. Upon arrival, officers discovered a young bulldog laying in the backyard tethered to a steel cable attached to a nearby fence. The dog had multiple injuries including lacerations to the head, face, neck, and legs. The dog also had no shelter, food, or access to water.
Contact was made with the owner of the dog, Andrew Marquis Thomas, at the same address. He stated the dog ran off and got into a fight with another dog down the street. He admitted to striking the dog multiple times on the head with a large board to make him stop fighting. He then took the dog home where he admitted to beating the dog again with an extension cord as punishment. Thomas admitted to having an anger management issue and stated he “kept beating the dog”. Of the multiple injuries to the dog, some were caused from the fight, and some were caused by the actions of Thomas.
Dothan Animal Control responded to the scene and took possession of the dog and immediately began first aid on him. The dog is currently being treated by a local veterinarian and the exact extent of the injuries has not been determined yet.
As a result of this incident, Andrew Marquis Thomas, 30 years old, of Dothan, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. His bond was set at $15,000.00.
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