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Atlanta Police officer tortured her Labrador dog by breaking her bones, disfiguring her spleen before killing her: indictment. ( DISTURBING ) DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — An Atlanta Police officer was arrested and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after an indictment alleged that she tortured her dog before killing it. The indictment, obtained by 11Alive, alleges that Zabria Jarie Bridges intentionally broke her dog Layla's bones. The indictment said that Layla was a Labrador Retriever Mix and was inflicted "severe or prolonged physical pain. In addition to breaking her bones, it also accuses Bridges of "seriously disfiguring Layla's spleen," before she ended up beating the dog to death. The incident happened in Douglas County. Officer Bridges was placed on administrative leave by the Atlanta Police Department and the department said "this matter is being taken very seriously." "The Atlanta Police Department holds its personnel to the highest standards of conduct, both on and off duty," the department said. Her mugshot can be seen below: 👇 #AtlantaPets #AtlantaDogs #AnimalAbuse #DogAttack #PoliceDogs #AnimalCrueltyCharge

Atlanta’s Estrada needs a home tonight

Estrada, a gentle three-year-old pup, is facing her last night at DeKalb County Animal Services unless someone steps up. She’s been waiting since November, friendly with both people and other dogs, but shelter life is wearing her down. If you’ve ever thought about fostering or adopting, now’s the time—Estrada just wants a cozy spot and a family to love her. Even if you can’t take her in, sharing her story could make all the difference. Let’s rally together and help this sweet girl find the home she deserves before it’s too late. #Pets #AtlantaPets #AdoptDontShop

Atlanta neighbors: Tamera needs us now

Losing a best friend is tough, and right now, Tamera—a sweet senior dog at Fulton County Animal Services—just lost her sister and lifelong companion, Tia. These two pups stuck together through thick and thin, sharing a kennel and comforting each other in the noisy shelter. Now, Tamera is grieving and searching for comfort in a world that suddenly feels colder. If you’ve ever thought about fostering or adopting, this is the moment to step up. Tamera needs a quiet, loving home more than ever. Let’s help her find a new family to lean on. Who’s ready to make a difference? #Pets #AtlantaPets #AdoptDontShop