Naples woman charged with animal cruelty after dog dies from severe neglect

Naples woman charged with animal cruelty after dog dies from severe neglect

A 69-year-old Naples woman is facing a felony charge after Collier County deputies said her 11-year-old Pomeranian mix died from severe neglect that investigators said could have been prevented with basic care.Yvonne Pepper was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated animal cruelty.The investigation began after Collier County Animal Control officers were notified by a local veterinarian who reported concerns about Gremlin's condition. The d…