Hoarding - 19 animals found dead - Uniontown, PA

Monday, Mar 31, 2008

County: Fayette

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged:
» Martin Betchy
» Heidi Kerin

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Animal rescue workers and police raided a Fayette County home and found many dogs, along with the carcasses of several other animals.

Authorities say the dead animals were found throughout the first and second floors, and garbage and animal feces covered the floors of the Uniontown home, about 45 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

Police say 17 dogs and two turtles were taken out of the home alive. Authorities also took 14 dead turtles, four dead chinchillas and one dead bird from the home.

Authorities say the owners weren't home when it was raided on Monday.

Case Updates

Charges have been filed against a local couple after humane agents found dozens of dead and neglected animals in their home. Agents found dead turtles, chinchillas and nearly a dozen dogs at a home in Uniontown. Martin Betchy and Heidi Kerin are facing more than 100 citations. Court documents say they did not dispose of animal remains, failed to vaccinate against rabies and violated a city ordinance that limits the number of pets per household.

Source: KDKA - April 16, 2008 Update posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 11:08PM

References

• Philly.Com - April 1, 2008

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