Woman in abuse case refuses to surrender dogs; judge tells her to pay the SPCA’s costs
GERMAN – Appearing in court with the District Attorney’s Office the SPCA again requested the hand over of nearly 40 neglected dogs and again the defendant refused.
Following the appearance, temporary Town of German Judge Nelson Lucier of McDonough, told the defendant that by not handing over the animals, she would be responsible for the SPCA’s costs in caring for them. The woman accused in the case, Barbara Brentana, 51, of Burkholder Road, McDonough, has until next Wednesday, to pay the shelter’s more than $21,000 in costs.
Assistant District Attorney Stephen Dunshee said, “We appreciate the SPCA stepping in to provide care for these animals and they deserve compensation.”
“It’s up to the judge to decide how much she has to pay. The judge decided that she had to return all of the amount spent since their rescue,” said SPCA Executive Director Carol J. Hedlund.
The shelter, along with Jockeyport veterinarian in Afton, took 37 short-haired terriers into their care Jan. 4 following Brentana’s arrest for 37 counts of failing to provide for an impounded animal.
Investigators reported that Brentana may have been looking to sell the animals as a breeder. The dogs were suffering from mange, dehydration and other illnesses, they said.
The agency is asking for donations of bleach, paper towels or any other items. If you would like to contribute to the SPCA, contact them at 334-9724.
Following the appearance, temporary Town of German Judge Nelson Lucier of McDonough, told the defendant that by not handing over the animals, she would be responsible for the SPCA’s costs in caring for them. The woman accused in the case, Barbara Brentana, 51, of Burkholder Road, McDonough, has until next Wednesday, to pay the shelter’s more than $21,000 in costs.
Assistant District Attorney Stephen Dunshee said, “We appreciate the SPCA stepping in to provide care for these animals and they deserve compensation.”
“It’s up to the judge to decide how much she has to pay. The judge decided that she had to return all of the amount spent since their rescue,” said SPCA Executive Director Carol J. Hedlund.
The shelter, along with Jockeyport veterinarian in Afton, took 37 short-haired terriers into their care Jan. 4 following Brentana’s arrest for 37 counts of failing to provide for an impounded animal.
Investigators reported that Brentana may have been looking to sell the animals as a breeder. The dogs were suffering from mange, dehydration and other illnesses, they said.
The agency is asking for donations of bleach, paper towels or any other items. If you would like to contribute to the SPCA, contact them at 334-9724.
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