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AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – Auburn Police say a woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after investigators found her dog and cat dead inside her apartment. Detectives allege the animals were left to starve, and when the woman discovered their bodies in June, she shut the door and never returned.

On August 25, 2025, officers responded to an apartment complex at 420 North Dean Road after employees reported a strong odor coming from an apartment. According to court documents, staff conducted a walkthrough and found a deceased dog in a bedroom. Detectives and animal control officers were called to the scene.

Investigators reported the bedroom was littered with empty cat food cans, fur, and dried feces. T

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