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A woman in handcuffs, similar to the one who was arrested for poisoning her neighbors' cats and a pregnant dog with a pesticide. — (Photo Credit: Bill Oxford | Getty Images)

Nurse Poisons Cats, Pregnant Dog With Pesticide

January 10, 2024

By Vishnu Warrier

A nurse in Florida has been arrested for killing her neighbors’ pets, reports NBC affiliate WESH News. Tamesha Knighten allegedly poisoned two cats and a pregnant dog with a pesticide on Aug. 16, 2023. Knighten faces three counts of animal cruelty and one count of depositing poison in a public place.

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