Llama neglect
Chehalis, WA (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Feb 28, 2003
County: Lewis

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Karen Kling

A llama herd of approx 35-40 in March 2002 slowly was dying off. Animals were found dumped into local ponds with ropes still attached, Dead lying in pastures until complaints got the sheriff office to order the animals hauled off without investigation.   (180 Deickman Rd in Lewis county)

Additional 17 charges pending: 18 llamas seized by Lewis County Sheriff neglect, abuse, animals at large charges pending

Name of investigating officer – Sergeant Snaza, Deputy Kallis, Chief Deputy Inspector Joe Doench [all Lewis County WA Sheriff Office], Amy Clark [Lewis County Animal Services]

References

• Court docket -#C77067 failure to appear prosecution pending one count neglect starvation of llama

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