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Ensley Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty For Denying Care For Her Dog
May 3, 2025
An Ensley woman has been charged with animal cruelty for failing to seek care for her dog, “causing the excessive and repeated infliction of unnecessary pain and suffering to her animal,” according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Her Yorkshire Terrier named Prissy was later euthanized by authorities.
Pamela Michelle Miller, 58, of West Ensley Street, was charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty. She remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $100,000.
Veterinary staff at the Davis Animal Hospital reported that Prissy was brought in for a fur mat removal and nail trim but was found to be extremely lethargic and unresponsive. They observed that all four of the dog’s limbs were severely matted close to the skin, emitting a “horrendous odor,” and noted active bleeding on one paw.
Despite the veterinarian strongly recommending humane euthanasia due to the animal’s condition, Miller reportedly declined, stating, “You are not going to kill her,” and requested a treatment plan, according to an arrest report. Staff proceeded with debriding a leg and trimming nails, a process requiring multiple sedations due to the dog’s pain.
After removing a large mass of matted fur, staff informed Miller that Prissy’s leg was infected and necrotic. The Sheriff’s Office said the veterinarian again suggested euthanasia and even offered amputation of the leg at no cost, but Miller declined, reportedly stating, “I am too stressed, and this is too much for me,” and “I don’t care about that. My dog needs all her legs.”
Deputies said Miller signed an Against Medical Advice release form, acknowledging potential complications, suffering, and even death by removing her pet from optimal care. She reportedly told staff she was a nurse and could perform bandage changes herself, despite veterinary advice against it.
Veterinary staff attempted to schedule a follow-up appointment for April 8, 2025, but Miller did not answer phone calls or show up. On April 10, 2025, veterinary staff contacted Sgt. M. Roberson of Animal Welfare to report the suspected cruelty.
Later that day, an Animal Welfare officer visited Miller’s residence. She observed Prissy lying down and appearing unresponsive. When the officer picked the dog up, it howled loudly and could not hold its head up. They noted a dirty bandage on the dog’s left front leg with blood seeping through and were told by Miller that she had not changed it, the report states.
Due to concerns for Prissy’s safety and welfare, Sgt. Roberson removed the animal from the home. At the shelter, staff documented injuries including scabs on all four limbs and head, missing digits on a back paw (appearing to be an old, healed injury), a healed cut on an ear, and the severely injured left front leg. Prissy was unable to stand on her own and had a poor body condition score.
Due to the severity of the injuries, prognosis, and poor quality of life, humane euthanasia was elected for Prissy.
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11 Responses to “Ensley Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty For Denying Care For Her Dog”
“Just saying ”
I was being totally facetious. The woman just couldn’t put her dog down
I’ve been there myself. My dogs are part of my family. Sometimes you just can’t pull the trigger. Yes yes she should have taken care of her friend. What happened to innocent until proven guilty
A $100,000 bond is just punitive unless you need to keep the person away from others because they’re a threat.
@Susie,
If there had been filth in the home, you’d better believe that they would have put that in the article, so please don’t put your own “facts” into the mix. Stick with the ones we’re given.
@Bill,
WHAT in this article suggests that she is a threat to her neighbors? As I said to Susie, please don’t put your own “facts” into the mix. Stick with the ones we’re given.
This is a sad story for Prissy and for Ms Miler. Poor Prissy suffered physically for injuries that could easily have been prevented with proper care. Ms Miller is obviously suffering from some major stress (according to the article) and needs therapy.
100K bond for someone who clearly is going through some mental stuff, when drug dealers get off with a couple grand and are out in an hour, pure insanity. She should absolutely not own another animal with her life how it is but everyone forgets about intent, this lady did not set out to harm this dog. Intent =1000000 bond
@ Native, I agree! It is so sad how we immediately sling mud when we have absolutely no idea what was going on in this woman’s life that could have caused all this to spiral. I have been at the lowest of lows at a point in my life through no fault of my own. When that happens, things spiral quickly. I don’t know any details other than what happened to the poor dog. It’s over for the dog, thankfully she’s not suffering any longer. I would like to let Ms. Miller know that whatever is going on in your life, whatever you have done or been through Jesus is there to forgive and help you. Please let Him. If you are not saved, I pray you would accept His free gift of salvation. He can turn your life around!
She’s obviously guilty of purposely abusing her dog and being a threat to her neighbors. 100,000 bond is needed to keep us safe.
aawww poor thing, at least it is no longer in pain. Rest well little Prissy. This woman should never be allowed to own animals ever again.
I’m wondering what kind of filth this person lives in that makes it ok for her dog to suffer and die in it. This is beyond sad for the pup. No pet deserves this. She needs serious mental health care or maybe a cage at Animal Control since she’s more of an animal than they are.
This is so sad, it breaks my heart. How old was Prissy? Is there anyone out there that knows this Lady who can offer up an explanation as to why this Lady was not able to properly care for her dog for her to get in this heartbreaking condition?
This seems a little extreme. Yes, the poor dog was in bad shape, but it sounds like this person was having difficulty accepting the loss of her pet. Is that worth an arrest and $100k bond? Sounds like the vet office was over eager.
U are a really sorry person to do that to an animal maybe they should treat u the same way as u did ur dog
Hopefully she will be banned from ever owning another pet. How sad for that poor dog to live and die in such bad pain and neglect….I was thinking maybe she had no money but the Vet offered free and reduced cost….