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WHITNEY LEE BACHANAS facing charges – Innocent abandoned animals found abused, mistreated, and dead

Updated: Oct 9, 2024

- New York, USA -

 

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old WHITNEY LEE BACHANAS (pictured), of Milford.

 

Otsego County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin said that a welfare check conducted at a residence on County Highway 35 in the Town of Milford led to the discovery of “several animals in and around the residence that were found to be abandoned, malnourished and mistreated.”

 

According to the release by the sheriff’s office, one dog, a quail, and a turkey were sadly found deceased.

 

Two live quail, who appeared to be malnourished, were rescued for foster and rehabilitation.

 

Two emaciated dogs were deemed in critical condition so they were taken to Cornell University Veterinary Hospital.

 

The Susquehanna SPCA, that along with Farm Friends Network assisted in this rescue and investigation, identified the two dogs as a 9-month-old female Great Dane named Belle and a male Great Dane named Oscar estimated to be almost two years old.

 

Sadly, Oscar later died from complications due to his poor physical condition.

The sweet soul underwent emergency surgery for a condition commonly known as bloat, which can occur in dogs who experience malnutrition when they begin to eat again.

 

BACHANAS was arrested on September 3, 2024. She was originally charged with abandonment of animals and failure to provide proper sustenance and she was scheduled to appear in Milford Town Court on October 1, 2024. However, that appearance has since been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

 

A recent release by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office advised that as the investigation progressed, three felony charges were also filed against BACHANAS.

 

As stated in the release: “Due to continued investigation in collaboration with Susquehanna SPCA, Cornell University Veterinary Hospital and Upstate Veterinary Specialties the above defendant who was previously arrested for multiple counts of animal cruelty has been additionally charged with three counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty.”

 

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Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from the press release by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office. Please note that details may be removed or new information added should updates become available.

In the case of charges being dropped, dismissed, or the case being purged, this article will be rectified accordingly, if official documentation is provided to Voice For Us.

 

 

BACHANAS‘ mugshot shared from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Pictures of the furvictims shared from Susquehanna SPCA




Investigation underway after ten Great Danes were found dead on a Miami County property

- Kansas, USA -

 

The Miami County Sheriff's Office is investigating after the discovery of ten deceased dogs on a property in Louisburg.

 

In a press release, the sheriff’s office said that on January 24, 2024, deputies responded to a property in the 25900 block of Rockville Road for a welfare check on multiple dogs on the property. Upon arrival, they could see that several dogs were sadly dead and several others were alive but malnourished.

 

As part of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained and executed. At the time the warrant was executed, no one was at the property, said the sheriff’s office.

 

Deputies found ten deceased Great Danes while nine Great Danes and one Shepherd-mix were found alive but in need of immediate medical attention.

Some of the surviving dogs are currently under care at a local veterinary while others are at a sanctuary. As stated in the press release, “They are not available to be visited or adopted until the investigation and case is complete.”

 

The sheriff’s office said detectives believe this property “is part of a larger operation that spans across the State of Kansas and the United States” and they are working “with investigators in other jurisdictions and believe at least 100 other canines are in similar condition based on the other jurisdiction investigations.”

 

Additionally, detectives have identified a possible person(s) of interest but no additional details were disclosed.

 

As for the deceased Great Danes, necropsies will be performed to determine their cause of death and the sheriff’s office will release updates as they become available.

 

The sheriff’s office encourages anyone who has information regarding this investigation to come forward and call (913) - 294 - 3232. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call (816) - 474 - TIPS (8477). Thank you!

 

I emailed the Miami County Sheriff's Office to see whether additional information was available on all of the Voiceless Victims. Part of the response I received via email from Undersheriff Kelly read: “At this time we are not releasing any photos of the animals while the investigation is ongoing. I can tell you that the 10 that were rescued are still very sick and being treated medically and under constant care and supervision. The rescue and the veterinary are doing everything they can to make sure they have a full recovery.  Unfortunately, we are in a waiting period to know if they will make a full recovery or not.”

 

Undersheriff Kelly tells me that he will likely release more information either today or tomorrow, so I will update the article accordingly.

 

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CHARITY NICOLE KING, wanted for aggravated animal cruelty and animal abandonment, turned herself in

- Florida, USA -


The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office announced that 37-years-old CHARITY NICOLE KING (pictured), turned herself in.


KING was wanted for aggravated animal cruelty and animal abandonment and the sheriff’s office had reached out to the public for assistance.


In a news release, the sheriff’s office said that in late July 2023, one German Shepherd and two Great Danes “were discarded like trash and left to suffer in a remote, rural part of DeSoto County.”


A Good Samaritan luckily found the malnourished furvictims and alerted the sheriff’s office. Its Criminal Investigative Division, led by Detective Sergeant Bailey, launched an investigation.

“….we were able to step in and ensure the dogs are no longer subjected to neglect and malnourishment”, stated the release.


Online arrest records show that KING was booked into the DeSoto County Jail on the evening of Wednesday, August 30, 2023, on three felony counts of abandonment of animals and two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty. KING was released a few hours later after posting bond.


According to court records, KING’s arraignment is slated to take place on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. before DeSoto County Circuit Judge Don T. Hall.


Voice For Us Disclaimer: This story is sourced from official news outlets. Links included.

Details may be removed or additional information may be provided in future should such sources report an update.



KING’s mugshot shared from the DeSoto County Jail.


Pictures of the Voiceless Victims shared from the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.





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