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Animal Neglect

23 Animals Found Neglected, Malnourished In Pennsylvania Home: Troopers (PHOTOS) 23 Animals Found Neglected, Malnourished In Pennsylvania Home: Troopers (PHOTOS)
23 Animals Found Neglected, Malnourished In Pennsylvania Home: Troopers (Photos) Twenty-three animals living in “severe neglect” were removed from a Coaldale home on Monday, May 20, state police said in a release. Charges are pending against the 69-year-old homeowner, according to troopers. Investigators said the animals — including 17 dogs, two cats, two birds, and one turtle — were found “in a state of severe neglect, showing signs of malnutrition, untreated medical conditions, and poor living conditions.” Facebook/Pennsylvania SPCA PSP said they are working with Coaldale Borough Police and the Pennsylvania SPCA to obtain veterinary care for the rescued animals. …
Chesco Kennel Owner Neglected Dog, Jury Finds Chesco Kennel Owner Neglected Dog, Jury Finds
Chesco Kennel Owner Neglected Dog, Jury Finds The proprietor of a Chester County pet kennel neglected a dog in her care, resulting in his death, a jury has found.  Denise Durfor, owner of Pleasant Pet Resort in East Nottingham Township, was convicted of animal neglect, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced Friday, Jan. 27.  The charges stem from the death of Roscoe, a Pekinese in Durfor's care. The animal sustained fatal injuries during his stay at the resort, the DA's Office said.  Pleasant Pet Resort has since been permanently closed, but its website remains online. There, the business is described a…
Manheim Family Caught Dealing Thousands Of Grams Of THC, Abusing 18 Animals, Authorities Say Manheim Family Caught Dealing Thousands Of Grams Of THC, Abusing 18 Animals, Authorities Say
Manheim Family Caught Dealing Thousands Of Grams Of THC, Abusing 18 Animals, Authorities Say A Manheim family of four was caught "dealing marijuana and neglecting several animals" at their home, the Lancaster County District Attorney's office says. Jordan, 24; Austin, 21; Scott, 49; and Heide Breland, 46, all of the 100 block of West Colebrook Street, were arrested following a search warrant executed Jan. 13 at approximately 10:50 a.m. by Members of the Drug Task Force, with the assistance of Manheim Borough Police. The authorities found "3,284 grams of marijuana, two digital gram scales, two boxes of sandwich bags, and used vacuum-sealed bags with marijuana residue. Additionally, …