24-03-2025
Cañon City man allegedly poisoned puppies with antifreeze
(FREMONT COUNTY, Colo.) — A man was arrested on several counts of aggravated cruelty for allegedly poisoning puppies.
On Wednesday, March 19, Animal Control deputies were made aware of a possible dog poisoning at a property in unincorporated Fremont County. Deputies were advised that the dogs' owner, John Kessler of Cañon City, had poisoned Chihuahua puppies with antifreeze.
According to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, six puppies were then impounded and taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment. Further investigation also led to the impoundment of another dog, which was severely emaciated, from the property. A container of antifreeze was also impounded from the kitchen.
Kessler was placed into custody for six counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and one count of Cruelty to Animals – Neglect. Kessler was booked into the Fremont County Detention Center, he was later advised in court and was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond.
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