Janet Manfredo, 59, was charged Tuesday with animal cruelty after police found 56 poodles and cockapoos living in squalor
More than 100 dogs have been rescued in Florida and West Virginia after people tipped off authorities to their neglect.
In Florida, Janet Manfredo, 59, was charged Tuesday with animal cruelty after police found 56 poodles and cockapoos living in squalor in the home she shares with her 3-year-old grandson and 84-year-old father, who has dementia.
She was released on Wednesday on a $1,000 bond.
Animal control officers removed the dogs from Manfredo’s house on October 5 after neighbors complained of a strong odor.
Ocala Police Officer Tevyn Barry said the smell was overwhelming, according to the Ocala Star-Banner.
Some of the dogs had puppies and some were pregnant. The dogs had been in the home since September, and one of the animals has since died.
Ocala police rescued 56 poodles and cockapoos from Manfredo’s home. One of the dogs has since died
Some of the dogs had puppies and some were pregnant. The dogs had been in the home since September
A three-year-old child was also removed from the home by the Department of Children and Families and placed with a relative
Animal control officers removed the dogs from Manfredo’s house on October 5 after neighbors complained of a strong odor
The child was removed by the Department of Children and Families and placed with a family member.
Separately in West Virginia, humane officers found the same number of dogs – at least 56 – on the property of a woman in her 80s, including dozens that were chained inside a crumbling barn.
Humane officers rescued 49 dogs from the property of a woman in her 80s, including dozens that were chained inside a crumbling barn
KCHA isn’t sure how long the homeowner has had this many Collies, Australian Shepards, and Black & Tans
Employees of the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association rescue 49 dogs from neglect in a barn in West Virginia
Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Director of Development, Jessie Shafer, told news outlets that the owner signed 49 of the dogs over to the humane association.
‘Nobody can care for this amount of animals properly. Nobody can meet basic needs of animals when you have this many animals running around.’
‘And the fact that they’re chained to barn stalls, not able to move freely, not able to drink water,’ Shafer said to WOWK 13.
There is currently no word as to if the dogs’ owner will face animal abuse or neglect charges
‘These deserving animals will never experience neglect again. From this moment on, they’ll know true compassion and love,’ KHCA wrote on Facebook
KCHA isn’t sure how long the homeowner has had this many Collies, Australian Shepards, and Black & Tans.
There is currently no word as to if she will face animal abuse or neglect charges.
Several goats were also found on the property and taken to the shelter. The KHCA has warrants for the animals, but the owner could fight in court to have them returned.
‘These deserving animals will never experience neglect again. From this moment on, they’ll know true compassion and love,’ KHCA wrote on Facebook.
‘Each has varying degrees of illness and injury. They’re receiving immediate medical treatment in the KCHA Clinic.’