Another so-called animal sanctuary is raided

The American Humane Association, The ASPCA, UAN and several other animal welfare organizations removed and relocated approximately 315 dogs and an assortment of rabbits, birds, horses, chinchillas, a ferret, and others were removed from the Thyme & Sage Ranch in Cazenovia, Wis. during a seizure in May.

Most of the animals had been housed in unhealthy and inhumane conditions, and dead animals were discovered on-site. The 11 charges against "sanctuary" founder, Jennifer Petkus, include mistreatment of animals by intent or negligence. Many of the animals are suffering from skin, eye and ear conditions, malnutrition and various internal infections.

The majority of the animals which were legally relinquished by the owner have been re- homed in humane societies and rescue organizations across Wisconsin. They will eventually be available for adoption. Others are being safely held as evidence. Ten were returned to the owner, but will be checked daily by a Richland County deputy and weekly by a veterinarian.

(Read the full story by clicking on the title link)

Lesson here?? Volunteer with and support your local animal shelter.

Don't be fooled by the term "sanctuary" which can mean little more than a well-disguised hoarding situation, or in the case of the most famous of all animal sanctuaries, a huge money-making machine which sucks up valuable resources from local shelters.

Largest Puppy Mill Raid in PA History

Almost Heaven Kennel was busted last night. Again.

A matted poodle (?) in PA SPCA triage tent

More like Almost Hell.

Investigators found 65 dead animals in freezers and seized 125 sick dogs.

A Shih Tzu going to triage tent

There were approximately 800 animals on the property including this caged monkey.

The SPCA says Derbe Eckhart, kennel owner, admits to hundreds of charges of animal cruelty.

He has over 20 years of charges and convictions of animal abuse & neglect and received a lifetime ban from the AKC. The following is from PetAbuse.com

Oct 1, 2008
Alleged: Puppy mill - 800 animals, 125 seized

Jul 19, 2006
Not Charged: Housing exotic animals

Aug 2004
Civil Case: Dog breeders given lifetime ban by AKC

Apr 1999
Not Charged: AKC suspended breeder using alias to register dogs

Jun 1991
Convicted: Convicted abuser operating unlicensed kennels

May 1991
Convicted: Convicted abuser operating unlicensed kennel

Apr 1990
Convicted: 10 puppies die from lack of sustenance

Jun 1989
Convicted: Convicted abuser suspended from AKC until 2019

Aug 1988
Convicted: 45 dogs, 3 cats starved, removed from home
Sentence: Fined $100 each for 32 citations for cruelty to animals; sentenced to 2 to 10 months in Carbon County Prison for allowing unsanitary conditions at the kennel.

55+ Dead and Dying Dogs at Waggin' Tails Animal Rescue in Iowa

Click on the link above to read the full story - photos are graphic & disturbing.

The dog above was one of over 40 found dead at the farm owned by Michele Kintzer in rural Eldora, Iowa (Hardin County).

She is yet one more hoarder who operated yet one more animal rescue scam known as Waggin Tails.

There were no waggin tails when this canine Auschwitz was discovered.

For some reason, both the county sheriff’s office and the county attorney have not actively pursued charges even though the evidence is about as damning and graphic as it could possibly be.

Original newspaper article here.