3 Arrested After 78 Animals Rescued From Capital Region Property
Update: Animal Abuse, Schoharie County
A disturbing animal cruelty investigation we first reported on over the summer has resulted in three arrests in Schoharie County.
On July 24th, Schoharie County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a property in the Town of Carlisle after receiving a complaint about gravely ill puppies needing immediate veterinary care.
Three puppies were rushed for emergency treatment, and authorities returned the following morning with the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, Susquehanna SPCA, and the Carlisle Dog Control Officer.
78 Animals Removed
Investigators ultimately executed a search warrant and removed 78 animals from the property: 17 puppies, 12 dogs, nine cats, 31 birds, five chickens and four horses.
Authorities said some of the puppies were believed to be suffering from parvovirus, a severe gastrointestinal illness.
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Over the following weeks, the animals underwent veterinary examinations while investigators worked to determine the circumstances surrounding their care and the responsibilities of three people living at the property.
Three People Now Face Charges
According to the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office, 67-year-old Mary D. Sitors was arrested September 19th with a litany of things including eight counts of Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals and Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance.
46-year-old Carlie J. Mace was arrested on September 25th on three counts, and 60-year-old William J. Jubry was arrested October 3rd on one count of the same offense.
All three were processed and released on appearance tickets for Carlisle Town Court.
The Sheriff's Office thanked the animal shelter, Susquehanna SPCA, and Carlisle Dog Control for helping care for the large number of rescued animals and providing veterinary documentation used during the investigation.
All three defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
What You Can Do
If you witness suspected animal cruelty or believe an animal is in immediate danger, contact local law enforcement or an appropriate animal welfare organization.
The registry can also be an important resource for anyone considering placing an animal in another person's care.
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