Forty dogs seized, kennel own charged
Auburndale, FL (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Sep 1, 2008
County: Polk

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Patricia Cooper

Sheriff's deputies are investigating the mistreatment of at least 40 dogs in the Auburndale area.

Animal Control Officers responded to Pat's K-9 Kennels on Dairy Road. Investigators say they found the dogs in various states of health ranging from good to dirty with matted hair.

Veterinarians say they need to take a closer look at the dogs that range in breeds from Yorkshire Terriers to Chihuahuas and Dachshunds. Deputies say Patricia Cooper, the owner of Pat's K-9 Kennels, could not provide any recent medical or vaccination documentation for the dogs.

Cooper faces misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. The dogs were transported to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Facility in Winter Haven for medical treatment.

References

• ABC Action News - Sept 2, 2008

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