Shelter Owner Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Of Mistreating Animals
More Than 300 Dogs Removed From Richland County Ranch
Posted: 6:39 pm CDT May 29, 2009
RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. -- A woman accused of mistreating animals at a sanctuary for lost and found animals in Richland County pleaded not guilty to all charges in court Friday.Jennifer Petkus, owner of the Thyme and Sage Ranch in Cazenovia, has been charged with 16 misdemeanor counts, including 10 counts of intentionally mistreating animals at the shelter.More than 300 dogs were seized from the shelter last week after the Richland County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant for Thyme and Sage Ranch.The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has said many of the dogs suffered from ailments such as severely matted fur, skin infections and open wounds, and were housed in poor conditions.Petkus is maintaining that her mission is to rescue the animals.
Previous Stories:
- May 27, 2009: Officials: Animals Seized From Animal Shelter Improving
- May 22, 2009: Richland County Has Contract With Raided Animal Shelter
- May 21, 2009: Pet Shelter Owner Charged With Mistreating Animals
- May 21, 2009: Dane County Humane Society Caring For Hundreds Of Seized Animals
- May 20, 2009: Hundreds Of Animals Removed From Cazenovia Facility
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