Neglect/Starvation - Richmond, VA

Tuesday, Jan 8, 2002

County: Richmond City

Disposition: Convicted
Case Images: 5 files available

Defendant/Suspect: Annie Carter

A judge found a Richmond woman guilty of two counts of animal cruelty at the John Marshall Courthouse Tuesday. Prosecutors say Anne Carter presented herself as a member of a Rottweiler rescue organization.

Michelle Welch with the Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney's Office says "She was telling people she was rescuing dogs and helping them. In fact, what she was doing was bringing them in and not feeding them at all."

Welch used photos as evidence of two Rottweilers she said lost at least 20 pounds in Carter's care. Animal advocates say they are horrified. Jeanne Bridgforth is with Save Our Shelters. Bridgforth says "It's extremely disheartening to know that there are people out there who will misrepresent themselves for caring for animals who have no voice at all."

Carter received a 90 day suspended jail sentence. The judge also imposed Carter not to own or care for a dog for three years.

References

• WTVR News 6

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