July 28, 2023 - Mariposa County Sheriff officials report on Thursday, Sheriff Deputies arrested Malik Nickelberry, 25, on felony charges of animal neglect, PC 597 and child endangerment, PC 273(A).

Animal Control Officers seized multiple malnourished and neglected dogs from the residence including several puppies. Many of the animals weighed less than half what a healthy weight should be.

The dog and puppies were seized by Animal Control Officers where they are expected to make a full recovery.

The Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Friends of the Animal Community (FOAC) to help with an extensive rehabilitation and health and recovery. We will keep you updated on their progress.

“I’d like to thank the dedication and proactive work by Animal Control and Sheriff Deputies involved, their investigative interventions saved these K9 lives. Pets are exceptionally loyal to us and depend on us, if you want to be a pet owner, be loyal to them,” said Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese.






Source and Photos: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office