dead dog found on leash

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Jeffrey Cornett

published: July 01 2008 05:32 PM updated:: July 02 2008 09:29 AM

According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals a Sevier County man has been arrested for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.

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 28^th preliminary hearing is scheduled in General Sessions Court.

The investigation is continuing at press time.

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User Comments

#1 Sick commented, on July 1, 2008 at 11:12 p.m.:

Please don't let this man ever own a animal ever again. Let the punishment fit the crime and put him on a chain without food and water. How can people be so cruel??!!!

#2 monicas commented, on July 2, 2008 at 3:36 a.m.:

This happens thousands of times a day in the U.S. Why? Because our antiquated laws allow people (often ignorant or simply lacking compassion) to chain up their dogs 24/7, for year upon agonizing year. Our current animal welfare laws can only punish people AFTER the dog has suffered horribly (often for years) or is dead. See what some of us are doing to bring awareness to this overlooked issue this July 4: www.unchainourworld.org

#3 Lisa commented, on July 2, 2008 at 9:01 a.m.:

The chain is not the problem. It's the owner of the animal. We have several dogs on chains. They are fed, given fresh water, and exercised every day.

#4 Chained Dogs commented, on July 2, 2008 at 10:09 a.m.:

Chained dogs are a problem, build a fence where they can have some freedom. Anyone who chains a dog other then temporary is ignorant.

#5 Fido commented, on July 2, 2008 at 12:54 p.m.:

Play dead fido

#6 My Word commented, on July 2, 2008 at 11:33 p.m.:

Tennessee has a leash law and dogs can not run free at any time. People need to care for their animals, however they don't know how to care for themselves. That's why we have a jail overcrowding problem.

There is no lack of ignorant people in Sevier County! Most if not all of them hold elected office.

#7 Mr. Hollywood commented, on July 3, 2008 at 3:15 a.m.:

Slated to play Jeffrey Cornett in an upcoming TV movie of the week is John Goodman. Look for it in the fall.
Mr. Hollywood.

#8 Mrs. Hollywood commented, on July 3, 2008 at 3:48 a.m.:

Never, never chain up a dog. If you have to do that then you shouldn't own a dog or any animal.

#9 mr funny commented, on July 3, 2008 at 7:19 a.m.:

you ever try to walk a dead dog.

#10 Fido Phil commented, on July 3, 2008 at 2:17 p.m.:

Larry Waters struts Phil King around in public without a chain.

#11 It's sad.... commented, on July 3, 2008 at 5:03 p.m.:

...but he will probablY get more time for this than if he had of raped your daughter! It's wierd how the courts work!

#12 lorrian commented, on July 6, 2008 at 3:49 p.m.:

this man is a pig, I would love to chain his sorry fat A__ __ to my back yard for a week, if he survives without food or water perhaps he will lose 50lbs of that extra lard he carries, apparently he does not miss a meal

#13 hey commented, on July 7, 2008 at 10:09 p.m.:

he looks like Mr Seymour

#14 ROger commented, on July 9, 2008 at 7:16 a.m.:

we need stiffer laws for losers like this, abuse animals, abuse wife and kids, it always goes hand in hand, white trash like this should have niether