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Man arrested, five dogs seized after the animals were found in unclean and unsafe conditions

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 10, 2025 at 6:40 AM EDT
Greenville Police Department

Five dogs were rescued from unhealthy living conditions after someone concerned about animal cruelty made a call to Greenville Animal Protective Services.

The caller said they saw a man in the area of Deck and McClellan Streets repeatedly slamming a young puppy against the ground before throwing it into the backseat of a car and driving away.

An animal protective services officer responded to an unrelated call a few days later and spotted a car matching the suspect’s vehicle in a nearby driveway.

Officials found three adult dogs and two puppies living in unclean and unsafe conditions.

Greenville police arrested Hassan Moore, and he has been charged with animal cruelty, failure to vaccinate, and other related crimes.

All five dogs are expected to be placed up for adoption.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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