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In a heartbreaking twist of fate, Donnell Smith, boyfriend of Jodi Cowan — killed last month by dogs in Cocoa — has been arrested in Brevard County, Florida, facing animal cruelty charges after authorities found three neglected dogs in a trailer, left without food, water, or ventilation for days. Smith initially blamed a buried dog for the foul odor, but evidence pointed to his neglect of the animals in his care. The case underscores the devastating consequences of irresponsible pet ownership, as another person, Linda Cutler, is already charged with manslaughter in Cowan’s death. Sheriff Wayne Ivey stressed these tragedies are preventable and warned of the severe legal fallout when care is abandoned.

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