Hoarding - repeat hffender violates probation
Columbia, MO (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Apr 7, 2011
County: Boone

Disposition: Convicted

Defendants/Suspects:
» Susan B. Kohler
» Anne Kohler - Dismissed

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

A Columbia woman ordered in November not to possess more than three cats allegedly violated her probation by harboring 15 cats at her mother's home.

Susan B. Kohler might be in violation of her probation after officials with Boone County Animal Control said they discovered the felines at her mother's residence, 1309 Stonehaven Road, on April 7, according to court documents. A neighbor complained to Animal Control about the cats, and Animal Control and city prosecutors believe the cats belong to Kohler.

Kohler and her mother, Anne Kohler, have been charged with having too many animals and animal abuse, according to court records. City ordinance permits the possession of four cats.

The mother and daughter are scheduled for an Aug. 23 disposition hearing, which also will address Susan Kohler's alleged probation violation. Each faces a fine of as much as $1,000 for each violation.

The cats were not removed from the residence even though the Kohlers are suspected of animal abuse. Gerry Worley, environmental health manager, said conditions did not warrant the removal of the cats and the search warrant only allowed a search of the residence.

Susan Kohler is on probation after she pleaded guilty to animal abuse in November. Municipal Judge Robert Aulgur suspended the imposition of her sentence, which means her guilty plea will be erased from the record if she complies with the conditions of her two-year probation.

The incident happened in June when Animal Control found 28 cats in Room 328 of the Motel 6 at 3402 I-70 Drive S.E. Dead kittens also were found in a freezer in the room.

Susan Kohler was ordered to not have any Animal Control violations during her probation period and was ordered not to possess, harbor or own more than three cats. She is permitted to keep a Pomeranian dog but no other animals.

Animal Control must be allowed to inspect any building, office or shed in or outside the city where Kohler might be keeping animals as part of her supervision. Aulgur also ordered Kohler to continue seeing her psychiatrist and to comply with prescriptions. She suffers from depression, according to court documents.

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