Biloxi Gulfport, MS, November 3, 2026 — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is appealing to the public for information regarding the suspicious death of a dog discovered in Vancleave, Mississippi. The animal was found on Paige Bayou Road, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding its demise.

Evidence collected at the scene suggests the dog may have been subjected to extreme mistreatment. According to investigators, the animal appears to have been dragged using ratchet straps before being abandoned near Kenneth Cole Road. This detail has raised significant concern among local authorities and animal welfare advocates.

The Sheriff’s Department is actively working to piece together the events that led to the dog’s death. A primary objective is to identify the owner of the dog and, if different, the individual or individuals responsible for its suffering and subsequent abandonment. Authorities have not released details regarding the breed, age, or sex of the animal at this time.

The exact timeline of events, including when the dog may have been dragged or when it was left on Paige Bayou Road, has not been specified. Law enforcement is urging anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area of Paige Bayou Road or Kenneth Cole Road, or who might possess information pertaining to the dog’s owner or the perpetrator, to come forward.

Further details concerning the investigation, including any specific requests for public assistance or potential identification markers of the animal, are expected to be released as the case progresses. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has stated that they are committed to finding those responsible for this incident.


Story summarized from the original created by Casey Ducre on www.wxxv25.com, see more information here.

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