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Police: Buckhead dog sitter beat Chihuahua to death, dumped body now facing felony charges
By Michael Seiden at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
Fulton County police arrested 30-year-old Jamarcus Morrison and charged him with felony aggravated cruelty to animals.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to an arrest warrant obtained by Channel 2 Action News, investigators allege Morrison knowingly and maliciously...
Key takeaway “We went to the dumpster and were able to locate the deceased canine who had suffered severe injuries from blunt force trauma and had a broken back,” Animal Services Commander Major Nikki Dwyer told Channel 2’s Michael Seiden.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The arrest of Jamarcus Morrison for allegedly beating a Chihuahua to death while dog sitting raises concerns about the regulation of pet care services in Atlanta . As the city's pet ownership population grows, so does the demand for dog sitters and boarders. However, this case highlights the need for pet owners to thoroughly vet those they trust with their animals' care. The fact that Morrison operated a dog-sitting and boarding business called Unleashed, and had three other dogs in his care at the time of his arrest, suggests that he had gained the trust of multiple pet owners. This incident may prompt local authorities to reexamine their oversight of pet care services, potentially leading to increased scrutiny of these businesses and greater protections for the animals in their care. Pet owners in Atlanta should be vigilant in researching and monitoring the care of their pets, especially when using dog-sitting and boarding services.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Fulton County police arrested 30-year-old Jamarcus Morrison and charged him with felony aggravated cruelty to animals.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to an arrest warrant obtained by Channel 2 Action News, investigators allege Morrison knowingly and maliciously...
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