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Case #2115 Rating: 1.0 out of 5
Puppy mill - 61 spaniels
Wawayanda, NY (US)Incident Date: Wednesday, Mar 24, 2004
County: Orange
Disposition: Convicted
Case Images: 1 files available
Defendants/Suspects:
» Jack Stoltz
» Frances Stoltz
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
61 spaniels raced out of four sheds, their hair matted with feces and dirt and smelled of urine. The dogs' owners, Jack and Frances Stoltz, were charged with 61 misdemeanor counts of neglect.
Authorities took away nine dogs immediately for emergency cleaning. Found were four sheds set off from a well-kept home.
The heated sheds lacked ventilation, creating a noxious steam bath inside. There was no sawdust on the ground to absorb urine.
A Local Vet tipped of Authorities after visiting them. Authorities stated the hair on some was so matted they couldn't even walk.
The number of dogs did not violate local rules. For now, authorities allowed the Stoltzes to keep the other 52 dogs at their residence.
Case UpdatesSome four years after Jack and Frances Stoltz of Wawayanda were charged with animal cruelty, the couple pled guilty to a charge that they mistreated a number of dogs in their care.
When police went to their home, they found over 50 Springer Spaniels, 10 of which were in poor health. They were placed in a number of animal shelters and with veterinarians, who nursed them back to good health.
Senior Assistant Orange County District Attorney Neil Haberman said the case was resolved in town court on Tuesday.
"We made a plea offer, which they found acceptable; both defendants pled guilty to one count of animal cruelty and thereafter, we agreed we would have a restitution hearing to determine what amounts, if any, the defendants would be responsible for paying back to the humane societies and the animal rescue groups and the veterinarians, who have provided services," he said.
The total restitution agreed upon, including a five percent surcharge, is some $8,300. | Source: Mid-Hudson News - June 4, 2008
Update posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 11:18PM |
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