Chatham County Sheriff’s Office personnel safely transport animals recovered during the recent animal cruelty investigation at 210 Herb Beavers Road in Siler City (Image via the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office).
Twenty-two chickens, two turkeys, a rabbit and a dog are all available for adoption at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center in Pittsboro after they were seized by officers during an animal cruelty investigation in Siler City. The suspect is the target of a previous investigation into elder exploitation and is believed to be evading charges.
In a July 21 release, the sheriff’s office said it worked for several days to recover as many animals as possible from 210 Herb Beavers Road after receiving a report they had been abandoned by property-owner Maggi Elizabeth Brady, 37.
In addition to the previously mentioned animals, neighbors had already taken it upon themselves to free two pigs who were trapped in a fenced enclosure without food or water. The turkeys, chickens, rabbit and dog, as well as ducks, were all found “without adequate care.” Some animals managed to wander off the property, and those have since been taken on by neighbors. The sheriff’s office took custody of the remaining creatures. Brady faces two counts of felony animal cruelty and 26 counts of misdemeanor abandoning an animal.
Maggi Elizabeth Brady, 37, of Siler City (Image via the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office).
Warrants for these charges have not yet been served, as Brady is believed to be on the run from previous charges. On July 2, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office announced it was charging her with 32 counts of felony exploitation of an elder or disabled person in a position of trust, 33 counts of felony identity theft, and one count of felony financial card fraud. The charges came following an investigation into Brady’s misuse of her uncle’s finances, as she was his power of attorney. The initial report that animals had been abandoned on her property was placed on July 9, just one week later.
Brady was also arrested in December of 2025 for violating a domestic violence protective order. By that time, the investigation into her misuse of her uncle’s finances was already underway, having begun in October.
“Anyone who suspects an animal is being neglected, abused or abandoned is encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or animal control office,” the release read. “Early reporting can help prevent further suffering and ensure animals receive appropriate care.”
Each of the animals recovered by officers are available for adoption on a first-come first-serve basis at the Animal Resources Center at 725 Renaissance Drive in Pittsboro, open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The release encouraged anyone interested to visit the animals in-person.
The release also said anyone with information regarding Brady’s whereabouts should contact the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office at 919-542-2811 or submit information anonymously through the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office app.
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