Natchez Man Charged on 35 Animal Cruelty Counts, 15 Dogs Rescued

A Natchez man, 38-year-old Johnson, was arrested on 35 misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after deputies responded to a Lily Lane residence on July 15 and found numerous animals severely malnourished and without food or water. Investigators documented about 34 animals on the property, including dogs, a horse, a donkey, goats, chickens, and a rabbit, with 15 dogs later rescued and taken for veterinary care. Arrest affidavits were issued July 16 charging 14 counts of simple cruelty to a cat or dog and 20 counts of confining animals without food or water, and a court-authorized seizure warrant was executed July 21 with involvement from Animal Rescue Corps and Natchez Veterinary Clinic. Animal Rescue Corps coordinated the seizure and ongoing care, noting that livestock observed earlier had reportedly been removed during the investigation. During the seizure, investigators located a previously hidden dog that was also severely malnourished and added to the dog count. The case has been widely covered by local outlets, highlighting ongoing animal cruelty investigations in Adams County.