Karma: She steals dog who was about to be adopted from shelter and is caught — charged with animal cruelty
By Mike-Ross
In a very strange and startling incident, an animal shelter fell victim to an unusual crime when a would-be volunteer impersonator made off with one of their dogs scheduled for adoption. On September 5, the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter, located in West Virginia, shared the unfortunate news that Alfie, one of their shelter dogs, had been snatched from their premises. Adding to the heartbreak, Alfie had just been pampered with a grooming session and was eagerly awaiting pickup by his new adoptive family that very afternoon.
The audacious woman responsible for this act was captured on surveillance cameras. According to the shelter, she initially entered, seemingly interested in the shelter's animals, and then requested to take Alfie for a walk, asserting that she had already completed a volunteer waiver.
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She was told that Alfie was being adopted, but got in her car and took off with the dog. The animal shelter shared photos off the suspect, offering a reward and hoping someone would recognize her from her distinct tattoos.
Thankfully, the woman was found and Alfie was recovered safely. The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Kara Gibson, who was charged with unlawfully obtaining a companion animal and animal cruelty, both misdemeanors, according to WSAZ.
And best of all, Alfie made it to his new home. “I so much appreciate everybody’s concern on Alfie. He is now at his new home,” the dog’s new adopter wrote in the comments. “Thanks to all that put out info on him. He already seems at home. We are so very happy to have him and will take very good care of him.”
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