A Tennessee deputy is accused of leaving a K-9 without water for 36 hours in an outdoor kennel, where the patrol dog was discovered dead. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has launched internal and criminal investigations into the K-9’s “unfortunate and preventable death,” Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser said during a Friday, September 25, news conference. The police dog, a 2-year-old German Shepherd named Bart, was found dead in the kennel on September 19, when the heat index had reached around 101 degrees, according to Wiser. The sheriff’s office learned Bart’s hand...
Handler Left K-9 Without Water in Kennel for 36 Hours, Causing Dog's Death
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Sep 29, 2026 • 3 weeks ago
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