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Athens man arrested for animal cruelty, 4 dogs found dead

Posted/updated on: October 15, 2024 at 3:25 am

Athens man arrested for animal cruelty, 4 dogs found deadATHENS – Our news partner KETK reports that Jerry Fontenot, 59 of Athens, was arrested at his residence for four counts of animal cruelty causing death, 12 counts of animal cruelty and two counts of cruelty to a livestock animal. Deputies arrived at Fontenot’s home they found four dead dogs still in chains, 12 other dogs in bad health along with a pig and a donkey. He’s being held at the Henderson County Jail on a total bond of $26,000.



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