Hankinson, North Dakota – A man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge for leaving dogs and puppies without proper shelter in subzero temperatures in North Dakota. As reported by KVRR News, a warrant for arrest has been issued for Tyrone Wilson after deputies found two frozen puppies, and four chained dogs at property in Hankinson.
Responding deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office found an uninsulated shed, dogs tethered by short chains, a frozen water bucket, and in addition to the frozen pups, one dog who had lost a paw. It was -8 degrees on the day deputies arrived with a search warrant and found the deceased puppies.
The authorities were aware of the situation in 2025 thanks to worried neighbors who reported unattended dogs on the property. Wilson assured deputies that he would check in on the dogs and get them adequate shelter from the elements…but that did not happen.
Wilson is not in custody, but there is an active warrant for his arrest.
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