East Texas Sisters Charged After Puppy Dies in Heat

There are two East Texas sisters who have been charged with animal cruelty after a puppy died in the extreme summer heat. According to the Palestine Police Department, Daisy and Lisbeth Guity are accused of leaving the puppy in a locked cage in direct sunlight this past Tuesday afternoon resulting in the puppy's death.

Puppy Found Dead in Locked Cage

29-year-old Daisy Guity and 31-year-old Lisbeth Guity both from Palestine are being charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals after officers responded to a report of a puppy that was locked in a cage in direct sunlight with no shade or water.

The Palestine Police Department and animal control responded to a home on West Park Avenue. A caller had reported a puppy being in dangerous conditions and by the time officers arrived the puppy had already died.

The two sisters were identified as the owners of the dog. They said they put the puppy in the cage around 1:00 p.m. before leaving the home. Officers reported the heat index was over 100 degrees in Palestine on Tuesday.

Animal Cruelty Charges Filed

The sisters were taken to the Anderson County Jail, and the puppy was taken to Texas A&M University for a necropsy.

Police Remind Texans to Protect Pets in Extreme Heat

"It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their pets". PPD Chief Mark Harcrow said. "We are experiencing extreme heat in this Texas summer. Anyone that is found to not be providing adequate shade and water to their pets will be arrested and prosecuted."

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Anderson County Criminal District Attorney Allyson Mitchell also added, "Inexcusable crimes against animals that rely on humans to care for them will not be tolerated in our community. The DA's office looks forward to working with the PPD to bring justice for this animal."

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