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Humane unit reports 14 dogs and 14 cats seized in neglect case; sergeant announces retirement and Spirit Fund fundraising
Summary
Humane unit officers reported a large seizure earlier this year at 804 East Delaware — 14 dogs and 14 cats removed and multiple neglect charges filed — and the department said shelter intake remains high while save rates have improved. Sergeant Sarah Brown announced her retirement and described a staff‑run Spirit Fund T‑shirt fundraising effort.
Evansville humane unit officers reported a multi‑animal seizure earlier this year at 804 East Delaware in which 14 dogs and 14 cats were removed from a residence following an animal neglect investigation.
Eric Belford of the humane unit described the conditions officers found: decaying remains of a large dog in the living room, and at least one severely emaciated Husky. Officers referred charges against the owner and a relative who had been bringing stray animals to the residence, and the humane unit subsequently brought the animals into shelter care.
Sergeant Sarah Brown, the humane unit sergeant with the Evansville Police Department, said she will retire soon and praised the unit’s growing culture of animal care. Brown described a recent case in which an on‑scene officer arrested a suspect for alleged cruelty and thanked her team. She also described an internal, staff‑led Spirit Fund fundraising effort involving the sale of T‑shirts; proceeds will go to the Spirit Fund.
Shelter staff reported that intake has been high and animals are being placed in all available spaces, but that the shelter’s total save rate has continued to climb. Animal control leadership urged commissioners to continue supporting outreach and fundraising events; commissioners noted an upcoming vehicle (“jeep run”) fundraiser on August 9 to benefit the shelter.
The commission’s monthly packet included the shelter report; commissioners had no substantive edits and asked staff to continue reporting on caseload and save rates at future meetings.
