Several dogs left without food and water
Port Orchard, WA (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Aug 20, 2003
County: Kitsap

Disposition: Convicted

Defendant/Suspect: Karoline A. Hansen

Karoline A. Hansen of View Park Road in Port Orchard left animals at her home for several days at a time with no food or water, with dog pens left dirty and not cleaned for months on end.  Two dogs at the property had hip problems and another small dog was lethargic.
 
The investigating Animal Control officer found several dogs in a pen from public access to the suspects property, dogs were jumping up and down happy to see someone.  The officer observed the exuberant dogs jumping up and down on a small black dog that appeared to be dead in the pen. The officer then entered the property and the pen under exigent circumstances and found that the small dog was still alive.  The dog was immediately taken and transported to a local hospital for treatment.  The dog suffered from dehydration, a broken jaw  and decomposing skin full of maggots on a laceration on the animals belly.  The animal had to be euthanized.
 
A warrant of seizure was obtained, remaining animals

Male Rottweiler
Female Rottweiler
Female Rottweiler
Male Commodore
Female Rottweiler
Female Terrier
Female Yorkie
Female Yorkie
Female Domestic Shorthair cat
Female Terrier Poodle.

All animals were in various stages of abuse ranging from dehydration, neglect of care and emaciation.
 
Suspect did not post a bond or petition the court for their return.

On April 1, 2004 Suspect entered into a Pre-trial diversion Animal Cruelty in the 2nd Degree, ordered $250.00 Court cost's and restitution to Kitsap Animal Control; Not to own or possess animals until restitution has been paid in full. $5,354.00. Cost's incurred by Animal Control for Veterinary treatment, board and impound of animals. To date no restitution has been made.
 
Hansen also owns a residence on E. Badger Road in Everson Washington. (Bellingham)

References

• Case #3352 and # 03-3778
• Kitsap County Court case #16165901

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