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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest warrant issued for man accused of animal abuse after missing court hearing
Content warning: This article contains details about animal cruelty and violence. Please read with caution. MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – The man accused of abusing a puppy earlier this year had an arrest warrant issued Thursday after he missed his court hearing earlier the same morning. Cody Wardell, 29, was arrested in March after he allegedly threw his dog off a raised porch, held the animal and repeatedly struck her. The puppy was then tied under the porch of his home. Judge Scott Burrill issued the warrant, ruling there is no 48-hour grace period for Wardell's arrest. When he is apprehended, he will be brought before the judge as soon as it's practicable, Chief Deputy District Attorney Michael Fisher told WesternSlopeNow. Wardell's bond was set at $1020 cash-only for his charge of cruelty to animals. His other bond for possession of a controlled substance was set at $1010. Wardell relinquished the dog to Mesa County Animal Control. He allegedly admitted to law enforcement that he struck the animal. The pup – Azalea – had to have immediate surgery and ultimately lost her back leg. Grand Rivers Humane Society coordinated her surgery. The shelter also started the Azalea's Fund, which will help other dogs and cats who have high medical costs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Grand Rivers Humane: community donations should help cover medical costs of puppy who was abused
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Thanks to the community, a puppy who was allegedly abused by her owner should have her medical costs covered, Grand Rivers Humane Society announced Tuesday. Although GRHS believes the donations should be enough, it does not know yet what the total vet costs will be. Unfortunately, the pup – Azalea – had one of her back legs amputated due to injuries allegedly inflected by her owner, the Mesa County Sheriff's Office said. 'Azalea isn't out of the woods yet and has quite a ways to go in her healing process, but the wonderful staff and volunteers of Grand Rivers Humane have let us know that her personality is starting to shine through as she begins to feel better,' MCSO said. 'The deputies who responded to her case are keeping close tabs on her progress and we would like to extend our gratitude for their quick actions to save Azalea's life.' As part of GRHS' announcement, the shelter is starting the Azalea's Fund which will help other dogs and cats who have high medical costs. The shelter said it sees around one to two injured animals in foster care with costly veterinarian bills. As an example, Grand Rivers Humane has a big black lab named Wally who was hit by two different cars resulting in fractures in two places in his back legs. Thankfully, he underwent orthopedic surgery and is doing well, GRHS said. 'Most of our injured animals do not get the publicity that Azalea's story did, so we often struggle to pay for veterinary care in these situations,' the shelter said. 'Please help GRHS to spread the word about Azalea's fund – together we can help many more injured dogs and cats recover and then find a loving forever home!' For more information, contact Grand Rivers Human Society at 970-257-0070 or visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
