A Luling, Louisiana woman is facing charges of aggravated cruelty to animals after a serious incident involving her dragging a dog behind her vehicle was reported to authorities. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a call around 2 p.m on Monday, detailing an alarming scene on Bradwall Street. According to WDSU, witnesses observed the gray car driven by Tammy Veillon, 51, with a dog tied up with a makeshift rope.
The dog's plight came to an end when a bystander and the witness intervened, gaining the driver's attention and freeing the animal from its harrowing situation. Veillon, the driver implicated in this act, was subsequently arrested. As per the information, she has been taken to the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center, as detailed in a Facebook post by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office.
The canine victim was transported to the St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter, where it is currently stable but in a critical condition, according to the shelter representative. The gravity of the situation remains clear as the first 24 hours post-rescue are crucial for the dog's survival. Concerned individuals are encouraged to support the dog's recovery through donations.
The seriousness of the allegations is reflected in her current detention without bond as she awaits a judicial hearing. According to Fox 8 Live, she was arrested and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, a serious offense that indicates community concern regarding violence against animals.
