Hoarding 27 cats, 2 dogs - Norfolk, VA

Friday, Mar 14, 2003

County: Norfolk City

Disposition: Convicted

Defendant/Suspect: Linda Goldsmith

Linda Goldsmith, 53, of the 8200 block of McCoy Road, was arrested March 14 and charged with nine misdemeanors, including two counts of animal cruelty, said Norfolk police spokesman Chris Amos. Police found 27 cats and two dogs, some of which were in poor condition, at her home. A dead cat also was discovered inside the residence.

Additional misdemeanor charges included one count for having more than four cats, one count of failure to license the cats, one count of failure to vaccinate the cats, two counts of failure to license the dogs, one count of failure to bury a dead cat, and one count of failure to perform duty of ownership concerning the two dogs. 

Goldsmith is set to appear April 4 in Norfolk General District Court.

References

• The Virginia Pilot

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