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Visalia Woman Arrested After Illegal Procedures Result in Severe Animal Suffering and Death
 
The Visalia Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit received reports that a woman was performing medical procedures on animals without proper qualifications or training.
As detectives investigated, they found evidence that some of these procedures were being recorded and shared on social media. Detectives also determined that proper anesthesia was not used, leaving animals to endure intense and unnecessary pain.
 
As a result, multiple animals suffered serious complications and required emergency veterinary care. Sadly, one dog did not survive.
 
The suspect was identified as 24-year-old Amanahy Becerra. A felony arrest warrant was issued for animal cruelty. On April 29, 2026, she was taken into custody without incident. Detectives also executed a search warrant at her residence. She was booked into the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Detention Facility.
 
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective A. Sanchez at (559) 713-4213.