2 Men Charged After Dog Dies, Another Attacked in Atlantic City

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Two men have been charged with animal cruelty after multiple dogs were left outside in the cold in Atlantic City, with one dog dying and another being attacked and injured. Aarin Burdine-Moody is accused of leaving his two dogs outside in freezing temperatures, leading to one dog's death, while Clarance Gilliard is accused of not intervening as his two pit bulls attacked another dog.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious consequences of animal neglect and cruelty, with the death of one dog and the mauling of another. It also raises questions about enforcement of animal welfare laws and whether more can be done to protect vulnerable pets from such mistreatment.

The details

On Friday, February 6th, officers responded to a report of two pit bulls attacking and injuring another dog in the 300 block of Rosemont Place. The injured dog was taken to the Atlantic County Animal Shelter for treatment. Meanwhile, officers were also dispatched to the 1500 block of Baltic Avenue, where a dead dog was found. Surveillance footage showed Aarin Burdine-Moody leaving an apartment building with two dogs on February 5th and then leaving them outside in freezing temperatures, leading to one dog's death. The owner of the two pit bulls involved in the attack, Clarance Gilliard, was present but did not try to intervene.

• On Friday, February 6th, officers responded to the 300 block of Rosemont Place for the dog attack.
• On Thursday, February 5th, Aarin Burdine-Moody left his two dogs outside in freezing temperatures.
• On Tuesday, February 10th, Clarance Gilliard was arrested and charged.

What’s next

Burdine-Moody remains at large, and the judge will decide on whether to allow him out on bail.