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Woman charged with animal cruelty after bringing 'severely emaciated' dog to veterinarian
Summary by PBG News Editorial Desk Samantha Roesler , as published by WPTV Palm Beach County (NBC 5)
· October 16, 2026
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A West Palm Beach woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after investigators said her Yorkshire terrier was so severely malnourished that veterinarians gave the dog the lowest possible body condition score before it was euthanized. The investigation began Oct. 2 when Palm Beach County Ani...
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Key points A West Palm Beach woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after investigators said her Yorkshire terrier was so severely malnourished that veterinarians gave the dog the lowest possible body condition score before it was euthanized. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? A West Palm Beach woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after investigators said her Yorkshire terrier was so severely malnourished that veterinarians gave the dog the lowest possible body condition score before it was euthanized. The investigation began Oct. 2 when Palm Beach County Ani...
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