Backyard breeder of wolf-hybrids | Previously running illegal rescue under the name “Precious the Pittie” |
Multiple arrests including Lee, Manatee, Pinellas & Charlotte counties | Did not re-claim “Copper” when found as an intact stray in Charlotte County | Left rescue dogs in home without AC after hurricane
Backyard Breeding Wolf-hybrids
January 14, 2016
FUNDRAISERS
Illegal "rescue" Pressious Thepittie - $515 ($10,000)
ARRESTS
Nicole Ellen O’Brien
DOB: 10/08/1979
Lee County
State of Florida vs O'brien, Nicole Ellen
Adult - Felony Domestic Violence
03/17/2009
UCN: 362009CF015522000ACH
OBTS: 3601279577
Control Number: 09077171
Lee County Sheriff
Name
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Booking
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Case
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DOB
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Date
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Mug Shot
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579365
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1979-10-08
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Booking Time:
2009-03-17 01:54:50
Released:
2009-03-17 17:16
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Lee County Court Records
Case
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Arrest
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Charge
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03/16/2009
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Stolen Prop-Deal In - 812.019(1) Felony - Second Degree - 09CF015522
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6/19/2009 Nolle Prossed
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03/16/2009
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Larc - Theft Is 300 Or More But Less Than 5000 $ - 812.014(2c1) Felony Third Degree
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Unknown
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03/16/2009
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Burglary Unoccupied Structure Unarmed - 810.02(4a) Felony Third Degree - 09CF015522
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Unknown
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Manatee County
Sheriff Department Arrest
Booking #
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Arrest
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Name
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Charge
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2005-05-12
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Obrien, Nicole Ellen
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Unauth Poss Blank/Forg/Stolen DL
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2005-07-29
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Obrien, Nicole Ellen
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Unauth Poss Blank/Forg/Stolen DL
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Manatee County Court Records
Case #
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Date Filed
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Name
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Type
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Charge
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03/04/2005
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Obrien, Nicole Ellen
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Felony
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Identity Theft
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Adjudication Withheld
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05/12/2005
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Obrien, Nicole Ellen
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Felony
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Unauth Poss of DL/ID
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Probation
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Pinellas County
Pinellas County Sheriff Department
Name
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Booking Date
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Booking Date
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Docket #
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8/18/2005
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FTA Trafficking Phenethylamines - CRC0409311CFANO
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1147975
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01/31/2006
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VOP Trafficking Phenethylamines - CRC0409311CFANO
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04/17/2009
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Out-of-County Warrant / (VOP - FTA Pinellas County)
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04/17/2009
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Out-of-County Warrant / (VOP Trafficking Phenethylamines Pinellas County
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4/28/2009
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VOP Trafficking Phenethylamines - CRC0409311CFANO
VOP FTA - CRC0509000CFANO
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1351767
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Charlotte County
Charlotte County Sheriff Department
Date
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OCA No.
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Booking No.
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Charge
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Mug Shot
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04-17-2009
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09006619
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58726002
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Out-Of-County Warrant / VOP - FTA Pinellas County
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03-07-2006
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58726001
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Criminal Registrant Felony
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11-10-2015
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15-03546
15-2200 M
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201507342
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LARC Petit theft 2nd Degree 1st Offence
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Charlotte County Court Records
Case Number
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Report
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Date
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Charge
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AC15713
$113.31
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04/05/2016
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Failure to Vaccinate Dog or Cat
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Citation/Fine
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AC15712
$88.49
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04/05/2016
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Failure to Vaccinate Dog or Cat
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Citation/Fine
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AC15711
$513.30
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04/04/2016
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Uncontrolled Threatening/Dang Animal/Injury
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Citation/Fine
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AC15710
$513.30
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04/04/2016
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Uncontrolled Threatening/Dang Animal/Injury
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Citation/Fine
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AC15709
$113.30
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03/24/2016
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Animal Running at Large
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Citation/Fine
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AC15708
$113.30
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03/23/2016
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Animal Running at Large
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Citation/Fine
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11/11/2015
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Petit Theft - $100 - LESS THAN $300
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Charged
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09/01/2010
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Cruelty to Animals 3008 (828.12 1)
Violate Animal Abandonment Prohibitions (828.13 )
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NOLLE PROSEQUI
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Copper
Rescued from Brevard County (01-2017), adopted out by Nicole INTACT, found as a stray in Charlotte County (03-2017), not re-claimed by Nicole.
Lost and Found Pets of Brevard County, FL
March 5, 2017
The wolfdog named Copper, who was pulled from Brevard County AC back in January by All Creatures Safe Haven (who portrayed themselves as being an experienced wolfdog rescue when in fact they were the farthest thing from it), was recently (Feb 21st) taken into custody by Charlotte County AC after presumably escaping from the care and custody of Nicole O'Brien of All Creatures. Ms. O'Brien was contacted by Charlotte Co. and denied that this animal belonged to her, and left him sitting terrified in the shelter. To date, she has not posted a single thing indicating this animal is no longer in her care, or where he is, or what happened to him. That is unacceptable.
Today, he is finally safe in the care and custody of our experienced staff and volunteers at In Harmony With Nature. We continue to ask and encourage everyone to seek out experienced and qualified individuals to handle rescues of exotic animals such as wolfdogs like Copper, and not remain complacent in allowing non-wolfdog rescuers to get involved.
Thankfully, this animal finally found his happy ending but it should never have gotten to this point. Had we been allowed to do what we do from the beginning, we could have kept this animal safe from day 1. There is absolutely no substitute for experience, knowledge of this breed, and preparedness to house and handle them. No amount of dog knowledge or desire to save an animal will prepare someone to take on a wolfdog and those who are not prepared will not only fail, they will gravely endanger the life of the animal they intend to save. Please consider the best interest of a wolfdog if/when you find one needing help.
If you would like to contribute to Copper's care, you may do so at: www.IHWN.org.
Hurricane Irma
Left dogs in home with no AC
CODE VIOLATIONS
