Many people lack a true understanding of what our furry friends endure. Often, they only see happy dogs with loving owners enjoying daily walks through city streets. Unfortunately, the reality can be quite different. Residents of Natchitoches, Louisiana, witnessed this firsthand when they discovered two neglected dogs in their neighborhood.
The situation was so alarming that they felt compelled to call the police. According to a Facebook post by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, they received reports about the severely neglected dogs a few days before their announcement. Complainants described the dogs as being in such poor condition that they were “horrifying” to look at. CONTINUE BELOW
Deputies quickly responded to assess the situation, and upon arrival, they found it was even worse than anticipated. The two malnourished Pit Bulls were “chained to a fence with their ribs and spine visible, with no food or water.”
Acting swiftly, the NPSO Animal Services Unit arrived on the scene to rescue the dogs for evaluation. Once the dogs were safe, deputies initiated an investigation to locate the owner. As no one was home at that time, the investigation continued into the evening. Eventually, they identified the owner as Alvin Metoyer. They encountered him around 8:45 p.m. when he returned to his residence. CONTINUE BELOW
In his defense, Metoyer claimed the dogs hadn’t eaten because they were sick. However, deputies gathered enough evidence to proceed with an arrest. “Alvin J. Metoyer, 47, of the 100 block of Pecan Court Drive, Natchitoches, was taken into custody and booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center on two counts of cruelty to animals,” the post stated, adding that Metoyer remains in custody with a bond set at $20,000.
Ultimately, justice will be served, and that is what matters most. This serves as a strong message to anyone who abuses or intends to harm their pets—the state will not tolerate such behavior. CONTINUE BELOW
