Cameron McLaughlin – Wilmington, North Carolina

Registry Notice

This entry is based on information submitted to the DNA Registry by a third party who reports firsthand knowledge of some of the circumstances described below.

At the time this entry was prepared, the DNA Registry had not independently verified these allegations through animal-control records, shelter records, veterinary documentation, police reports, court records, PetSmart records, or other official documentation.

The information below should therefore be understood as a submitted animal-welfare report and not as a finding that the individual identified has committed animal abuse, neglect, abandonment, or any criminal offense.

Case Summary

A report submitted to the DNA Registry identifies Cameron McLaughlin of the Wilmington, North Carolina area in connection with concerns involving multiple animals.

The submitter alleges that a cat previously adopted by McLaughlin from a local animal shelter was left behind at an unoccupied residence.

The submitter also reports discovering a deceased gerbil in a bedroom that McLaughlin had previously occupied. According to the submission, the gerbil had reportedly been obtained from a local PetSmart.

A separate allegation concerns a dog reportedly owned by McLaughlin approximately two years earlier.

Reported Cat Abandonment

According to the submitter, McLaughlin adopted a cat from a local animal shelter.

The submitter alleges that after McLaughlin's former girlfriend moved out of a residence, the cat was subsequently left behind at the otherwise unoccupied home.

The submission does not identify the shelter from which the cat was reportedly adopted, the date of adoption, the date the cat was allegedly left behind, or the cat's ultimate disposition.

The DNA Registry has not independently obtained shelter, microchip, animal-control, or veterinary records establishing the circumstances surrounding the cat.

Reported Gerbil Death

The submitter states that McLaughlin later obtained a gerbil from a local PetSmart.

According to the report, after McLaughlin no longer resided at the submitter's home, the submitter discovered the gerbil deceased in what had previously been his bedroom.

The submission does not establish when the gerbil died, its cause of death, when it had last received care, or the circumstances immediately preceding its death.

No veterinary examination, necropsy, animal-control report, purchase record, or other official documentation concerning the gerbil has been provided to the DNA Registry.

Reported Prior Incident Involving Dog

The submitter also describes an incident reportedly involving a dog owned by McLaughlin approximately two years earlier.

According to the submission, the submitter states that she personally heard McLaughlin tell his grandfather to shoot the dog after the animal had reportedly been involved in a fight with another puppy on the property.

The submission does not state that the dog was actually shot or killed, and the DNA Registry has no independent evidence establishing that such an act occurred.

Accordingly, this portion of the report is limited to the statement that the submitter alleges she personally heard.

Timeline

Supporting Documentation Submitted

One photograph was submitted to the DNA Registry in connection with this report.

No shelter records, veterinary records, PetSmart records, animal-control reports, police reports, microchip records, or court documentation accompanied the submission.

The photograph may be considered supporting material but does not independently establish the circumstances, timeline, or responsibility for the events described in the submission.

Known Location

Wilmington, North Carolina 28404

Verification Status

Third-party report received: Yes
Supporting photograph submitted: Yes
Cat abandonment alleged: Yes
Gerbil found deceased: Reported by submitter
Prior concerning statement regarding a dog alleged: Yes
Dog actually harmed as a result of reported statement: Not established
Animal shelter adoption records independently obtained: No
PetSmart records independently obtained: No
Veterinary documentation independently obtained: No
Animal-control finding independently obtained: No
Police or law-enforcement report independently obtained: No
Animal-cruelty charge independently verified: No
Animal-cruelty conviction independently verified: No

Animal Placement Due Diligence

Shelters, rescues, foster organizations, breeders, pet stores, and private individuals considering an animal placement should independently verify relevant animal ownership history, previous adoption records, surrender history, veterinary references, and other appropriate information before making a placement decision.

Important Legal Notice

This entry documents allegations submitted to the DNA Registry and should not be interpreted as an official determination that Cameron McLaughlin has committed animal abuse, neglect, abandonment, or any criminal offense.

No animal-cruelty charge, conviction, or official animal-control finding relating to the allegations described in this submission was independently located at the time this entry was prepared.

Additional Documentation Requested

The DNA Registry welcomes reliable documentation concerning this report, including animal shelter adoption records, microchip information, veterinary records, PetSmart documentation, animal-control reports, police reports, dated photographs or videos, written communications, or other verifiable evidence.

Correction, Response, or Update Request

If the individual identified in this entry believes that information is inaccurate, incomplete, or requires additional context, he may submit a correction or response with supporting documentation for review.

The DNA Registry will update this entry if reliable additional information becomes available.