Mark Hudson, Jr. – Hickory, North Carolina

Registry Notice

This entry is based on information submitted to the DNA Registry by a third party who states that she personally observed the condition of her dog immediately following the reported incident.

At the time this entry was prepared, the DNA Registry had not independently verified the allegation through animal-control records, veterinary documentation, police reports, court records, photographs, videos, witness statements, or other official documentation.

The information below should therefore be understood as a submitted animal-welfare allegation and not as a finding that the individual identified committed animal cruelty or any criminal offense.

Case Summary

A report submitted to the DNA Registry identifies Mark Hudson, Jr. of Hickory, North Carolina, in connection with an alleged incident involving the submitter's emotional support dog.

According to the submitter, her dog had been outside in a contained area near the residence while she was indoors.

The submitter states that she heard the dog bark and that he then returned to the house behaving unusually and shaking his head.

According to the report, when she examined the dog she detected what she believed to be the smell of gasoline on him.

The submitter alleges that Hudson intentionally exposed the dog to gasoline. This allegation has not been independently verified by the DNA Registry.

Reported Condition of the Dog

The submitter states that after the dog returned inside, he was shaking his head and appeared distressed.

She reports that she examined the dog's face and coat and detected an odor she identified as gasoline.

According to the submission, she immediately cleaned the dog in an effort to remove the substance and believes this prevented further injury.

No veterinary examination, toxicology testing, photographs, chemical testing, or medical records were submitted to independently confirm that gasoline or another petroleum product was present on the dog.

Reported Later Statement

The submitter alleges that sometime after the incident, while she was preparing to move away from the property, Hudson and another household member made comments that she interpreted as acknowledging responsibility for what had happened to her dog.

The DNA Registry has not received an audio recording, video recording, written statement, witness affidavit, or other documentation of this alleged conversation.

The statement therefore remains part of the submitter's account and has not been independently verified.

Possible Witnesses

The submitter states that neighboring residents were made aware of her concerns because they also owned dogs.

She indicated that those neighbors may have information relevant to the events surrounding the incident.

No independent witness statements from those neighbors were submitted to the DNA Registry.

Police and Animal-Control Status

According to the submission, the incident involving the dog was not reported to police at the time.

The submitter referenced a separate interaction with law enforcement concerning other issues at the property, but that interaction does not independently establish what occurred with the dog.

At the time this entry was prepared, the DNA Registry had not located an animal-control complaint, police report, criminal charge, citation, or court finding concerning the alleged gasoline exposure.

Other Animals Reportedly at Residence

The submitter states that two dogs were reportedly living in the household associated with Hudson and expressed concern regarding their welfare.

No specific allegations of mistreatment involving those two dogs were supported by documentation submitted to the DNA Registry.

The Registry therefore does not make any finding concerning their condition or whether removal would be appropriate.

Timeline

Supporting Documentation Submitted

No photographs, videos of the alleged incident, veterinary records, toxicology reports, animal-control reports, police reports, witness statements, court records, or other supporting documentation were submitted to the DNA Registry concerning the alleged treatment of the dog.

The submitter stated that she possesses a video of an unrelated interaction with police, but that video was not described as documenting the alleged gasoline exposure and therefore would not independently verify the animal-welfare allegation.

This entry is therefore based primarily on the submitter's written account.

Known Location

Hickory, North Carolina

Verification Status

Third-party report received: Yes
Submitter reports firsthand observation of dog's condition: Yes
Gasoline exposure alleged: Yes
Intentional act attributed to Mark Hudson, Jr.: Alleged by submitter
Later acknowledgment alleged: Yes
Potential witnesses identified: Yes – according to submitter
Photographs submitted: No
Veterinary documentation submitted: No
Toxicology or chemical testing submitted: No
Independent witness statements obtained: No
Animal-control report independently obtained: No
Police report concerning animal incident independently obtained: No
Animal-cruelty charge independently verified: No
Animal-cruelty conviction independently verified: No

Animal Welfare Considerations

Exposure to gasoline and other petroleum products can pose serious health risks to animals and may require prompt veterinary evaluation depending on the type, amount, and route of exposure.

The DNA Registry has not independently established that the dog described in this report was exposed to gasoline or that Hudson was responsible for such exposure.

Important Legal Notice

This entry documents an allegation submitted to the DNA Registry and should not be interpreted as an official determination that Mark Hudson, Jr. intentionally harmed an animal, committed animal cruelty, or committed any other criminal offense.

No animal-cruelty charge, conviction, or official animal-control finding connected to the alleged incident was independently located at the time this entry was prepared.

Additional Documentation Requested

The DNA Registry welcomes reliable documentation concerning this report, including veterinary records, photographs, witness statements from neighboring residents, animal-control reports, police records, written or recorded communications, court documents, 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.