Wagoner Motel Horror, Woman Busted After Two Dogs Found Dead, One Escapes Through Window

Two dogs were found dead inside a Wagoner County motel room, a third managed to escape through a window, and deputies say a Wagoner woman is now facing felony animal cruelty charges.

Wagoner County deputies were called to the Indian Lodge Motel on June 16 after the property manager reported repeated complaints that three dogs had been left unattended in a room. Investigators say they discovered two dead dogs inside a crate in what they described as advanced stages of decomposition, with no access to food or water.

Deputies' account and arrest

According to KOKH, motel staff had already tried to get the owner to rehome the dogs because of concerns about their welfare. When deputies went into the unit at the Indian Lodge Motel, they found the two deceased dogs locked inside a crate and later located a third dog alive outside the room. Authorities arrested Jennifer Fogleman on three counts of animal cruelty, according to the outlet.

Sheriff and rescue groups respond

Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott called the scene "heartbreaking" and said investigators found evidence the animals had been left without adequate food, water or supervision, KOKH reports.

The sheriff's office credited the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals and its Badges & Paws program with arranging immediate care for the surviving dog. The county's Badges & Paws program, described by the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office, connects deputies with local fosters, veterinarians and rescue groups to help care for seized animals. Deputies say the surviving dog was moved into that network for medical treatment and foster placement.

Charges and what state law allows

Fogleman was booked on three counts of animal cruelty, a case local prosecutors will now take forward in court. Oklahoma law allows a separate cruelty count for each animal that is allegedly harmed, and courts have treated cruelty under 21 O.S. § 1685 as a felony that can carry potential prison time and fines, according to the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Prosecutors may also seek restitution or additional penalties depending on what their investigation shows.

How to report suspected neglect

The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to report suspected animal neglect early so deputies can intervene before conditions deteriorate. The department operates a Crime Tip Hotline and supports the Badges & Paws donation and foster program to help care for seized animals. More information is available from the Wagoner County Sheriff's Office.

For non-emergencies, residents can call 918-485-3124 or the Crime Tip Hotline at 918-485-7799.