BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A 46-year-old man is facing dozens of charges in Broward County tied to animal cruelty and obstruction of justice.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office says deputies found 23 dogs being neglected at Jamar Clair’s home.
Working with Broward County Animal Care and Adoption, an arrest report states deputies found nine adult pit bulls and pit bull mixes, along with 14 puppies estimated to be 3 to 4 weeks old on the property. Investigators said 13 dogs were in the front yard and seven more were in the backyard.
Deputies said one of the dogs had a severe eye infection and needed medical treatment, adding all seven dogs in the backyard showed signs of abuse and neglect.
A woman who identified herself as Clair’s fiancée spoke but did not want to show her face.
She said she feeds the dogs twice a day and argued the animals were not neglected, adding some were only being kept temporarily for a friend.
According to the report, some of the puppies were removed before a follow-up visit by law enforcement. During a final follow-up, investigators took the remaining five dogs from Clair’s home.
Investigators described the property as unkempt, with feces and flies present. When asked about those conditions, the woman said the dogs were in their own environment and kept in cages with locks.
Authorities say Clair has faced similar accusations before. Last year, police said a dog was found tethered outside on a short chain in 87-degree weather.
He was also accused of similar allegations in 2024.
In this case, investigators say Clair refused to appear in bond court. He is being held on a $75,000 bond and is accused of not cooperating with police.
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