A Florida woman was charged with two counts of animal cruelty with the intent to injure or kill after she allegedly starved two dogs causing one’s death.
Antonella Rivoir, 20, was arrested on Thursday in connection to the June 27 incident when a housekeeper called 911 after discovering the family’s pets were severely malnourished and dehydrated.
Rivoir was hired to look after Patricia Gutierrez’s five dogs and a cat while she was on vacation and was given instructions on how to care for all the animals.
Two Pomeranians were found lying unconscious and were taken to a veterinarian hospital where one died.
“They were not given food or water for 10 days,” the pets’ owner said adding that none of the food or medication she had left for the animals was provided when she was out of town.
“I can only tell you there are people that are evil,” Sunny Isles Beach Police Sgt. Melissa Porro commented on the case.
