Madison police offering dogs for adoption

Madison police offering dogs for adoption

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MADISON — Eleven dogs believed to be part of a dog fighting ring which were seized during an October drug arrest of an Indianapolis man will be available for adoption to a loving home through the Webster Animal Shelter.

“These dogs will be vetted and available for adoption through the City of Madison Webster Animal Shelter,” Madison Police Lt. Micah Taylor announced on Tuesday Dec. 6. “Please keep in mind that the Webster Animal Shelter will post pictures and updates in the upcoming weeks regarding their availability.”

Taylor said the dogs will be available for visits as early as a food drive sponsored by the Madison County Library System set for Friday, Dec. 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the shelter on Post Oak Road.

Taylor said the dogs came from an investigation into the traffic stop on Oct. 4, around 11:30 a.m. where an MPD Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted the stop on Interstate 55.

“The Madison Police Department is currently still investigating this case,” Taylor said. “However, we are pleased to announce that through civil proceedings, all 11 dogs were declared property of the city of Madison.“

The result of the stop was the seizure of 11 dogs that investigators believe were part of a larger-scale dog fighting ring.  

“The dogs seized were either transported for the purpose of dog fighting or being breed for the purpose of fighting,” Taylor said.

Edward T. Bronaugh, 56, of Indianapolis was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, transporting dogs for the purpose of dog fighting and animal cruelty.

Madison Police Cap. Kevin Newman said at the time Bronaugh had an initial appearance in Madison Municipal Court on Thursday, Oct. 6, following his arrest two days prior. 

His bond was set at $50,000 for felony possession of a controlled substance and $50,000 for the dog fighting related charge. His total bond amount was $100,000.  

Newman reported Bronaugh provided bond that same day and was released.

During this stop, the officer became suspicious of criminal activity and during a probable cause search of the vehicle, the officer recovered marijuana along with several dogs that were inside multiple cages throughout the van.  

“The dogs were malnourished and one of the dogs had injuries consistent with dog fighting,” Newman said at the time. 

An investigator with animal control was then called to the scene and the 11 dogs were immediately taken to a local veterinarian for emergency care and treatment. 

“All of the injuries were documented and the investigation is ongoing,” Newman said.

For more information contact Webster Animal Shelter at 601-605-4729






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