08/18/2026
⚖️ JUSTICE FOR DEXTER.
On Friday, August 14, AJA was back at the Collier County Courthouse following another animal cruelty case and making sure our community stays informed.
Dexter was an 8-year-old Beagle Terrier mix who was tragically found dead inside his crate without access to water. His death was attributed to heat exhaustion and/or dehydration.
His owner, Kedine Trudeau, has been convicted of animal cruelty. As part of a plea agreement, she was sentenced to:
• 90 days in the Collier County Jail
• 24 months of state probation
• No ownership or custody of animals
• Registration with the animal abuse registry
• Court and investigative costs
Dexter deserved better.
AJA will continue showing up, following these cases through the court system, and keeping our community informed about the consequences of animal cruelty.
We will keep watching. We will keep advocating. And we will keep being a voice for animals like Dexter who no longer have one. 🐾