Seals states that Animal Control Officer Phil King and Cpl. Chris Huskey responded to 5205 Hickory Woods Rd. in the Kodak area on a complaint and found a dog, deceased on the end of a chain on the property.
The deceased dog had no food or water in its confined area.
The occupant of the home, Jeffrey Cornett told officers that he was the owner of the dog and was not aware that the dog was dead.
Cornett also had a kitten in a cage with no food or water and a Rottweiller dog that was chained up.
The kitten had no shelter and was in the direct sun.
The animals were taken by the animal control officer and were placed at the Sevier County Humane Society.
Cornett was booked into Sevier County Jail under and posted a $5000.00 bond.
A July 28th preliminary hearing is scheduled in General Sessions Court.
The investigation is continuing at press time.
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