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Deputy arrested after beloved K9 named Mailly dies from ‘horrific’ malnourishment and dehydration
A former Louisiana deputy was arrested earlier this month after a K9 passed away from malnourishment, according to officials. The Advocate reports that 28-year-old Robert Fain, a former deputy with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, is facing animal cruelty charges in connection with the death of German Shepperd, Mailly, who passed away in October. While under Fain’s care, Mailly lost half of her body weight, according to police, and died due to “extreme emaciation and dehydration.” A veterinarian reportedly claimed that there was no reason Mailly shouldn’t have been euthanized earlier unless someone had intentionally abused her. Fain was assigned to Mailly in July 2017 and participated in six weeks of K9 training in Alabama. During the training, Fain was taught how to take care of the dog, including proper procedures for feeding. Fain allegedly claimed the dog had been ill for a while, then later “claimed faulty hours and expenses related to working with the dog,” according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Subsequently, he’s also facing fraud, theft, and injuring public records. “A separate investigation was already underway into Fain at the time of Maily’s death,” the State Marshal’s Office said. “In August, a supervisor’s regular review of Fain’s fire investigation case files revealed inconsistencies. It was later learned Fain had taken steps to cover up incomplete investigative work on one of his fire cases which included fabricating reports involving K-9 Maily.”
