Hoarding - horses and dogs seized Pine City, MN (US) Incident Date: Monday, May 31, 2004 County: Pine Local Map: available Disposition: Convicted Case Images: 3 files available Abuser/Suspect: Kathleen M. Doenz

Case ID: 8950 Classification: Hoarding Animal: dog (non pit-bull), horse View more cases in MN (US) Login to Watch this Case

Kathy Doenz of Pine County was convicted of animal neglect in June 2006. She had been arrested in 2004 for the reported neglect of horses and dogs at her property on Holly Ave, but authorities say there have been a history of problems since 1997.

When local news surprised her an hour before sentencing, she was in possession of more animals.

Doenz was charged with 4 counts of gross animal neglect - she pleaded guilty in May 2006.

The horses has severely overgrown hooves, photos of which were presented to the judge during sentencing. She admitted that the animals were not in that condition when she got them, but claims that she does love them.

A judge sentenced her to 365 days in jail, $6000, and forfeiture of all animals during her 2 years probation. She was given two weeks to find new homes, and 30 days to begin her serving jail sentence.

Once she completes her jail term, she stated that she intends to complete the online classes she had been taking to become a veterinary technician.

Doenz told prosecutors she took in the animals because she was afraid they would be killed, however due to the neglect they suffered, many had to be euthanized because of their poor condition.

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