Putnam County
Covering Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Pomona Park, Welaka and surrounding communities.
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‘Absolutely atrocious’: Putnam County man arrested after dog found with chain embedded in neck
A Putnam County man was arrested Thursday on felony animal cruelty charges after deputies said they found five dogs living in “deplorable conditions” at a residence in Palatka, including one dog with a chain embedded in her neck. Marcel Plowden, 40, was charged with one count of aggravated animal cruelty…
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PUTNAM AT A GLANCE
Current shelter figures, court dates and resources for Putnam County dog owners.
Updated July 31, 2026
ON THE DOCKET
Next animal cruelty hearing
Sept. 8
Pretrial hearing scheduled in the embedded chain animal cruelty case.
Upcoming hearings
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SHELTER SPOTLIGHT
Meet a dog currently waiting for a home in Putnam County.
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Meet Journey
Nearly five years after arriving at SAFE Pet Rescue, Journey is still waiting for someone to choose her. Read the story of the dog who has spent nearly half a decade watching other shelter pets find homes while she waits for her turn.
AGE
9 years
SIZE
Medium
BREED
Boxer/pit mix
GOOD WITH
Adults • Older kids
SEX
Female
SHELTER
S.A.F.E.