Friends of rescue – we have seen and heard concerns about a ‘rescue’ called Bright Futures in Creston before. Here is an update regarding animals seized from the home of the Director last week. This article ran in last week’s Daily Record. ANYONE with further witnessed concerns, PLS CONTACT Wayne County Humane Society wchs.org 330-262-0152 [email protected] asap! The seizure and retention of these 47 animals in Wayne County’s small shelter will mean many pets will die as they can only take so many. Let’s get to the bottom of this issue, and hope for the best for all these poor souls stuck in limbo. Rescued from rescue May 21, 2014 / The Daily Record / By Bobby Warren Wooster, Oho -- A Creston-area woman who ran an animal rescue out of her home could face animal cruelty charges after 47 dogs, a couple of cats, seven birds, a rabbit and a gecko were removed from her property by humane agents. The Wayne County Humane Society agents executed a search warrant on the home in the 13400 block of Canaan Center Road on Monday morning. They were joined by agents from the Medina County SPCA. Executive Director Stuart Mykrantz said the Humane Society often receives complaints, usually one neighbor complaining about anothers animal. However, a complaint he received from a retired law enforcement officer was actionable. The voluntary statement filed by the man detailed the conditions he found by looking in the windows, and it was accompanied by digital photographs. Dogs were seen in crates stacked on one another, and there was a strong smell of urine and feces coming from an open window, according to the statement, which was included with the search warrant and other documents filed in Wayne County Common Pleas Court. In the search warrant, it was alleged the animals were in an unhealthy living environment. The rescue owner takes care of the animals and takes them to the veterinarian for care when needed, Medina attorney Larry Courtney said. The animals are not malnourished, and there are vet records to show the care they received. Based on discussions with his client, Courtney said he believes the humane agents might have overreached on the search warrant. He alleged they searched her car and removed personal items. The man who reported the rescue believed his missing, or stolen, dog might be at the rescue. After being unable to contact the owner, he traveled to the rescue May 12. He made a second visit May 14, the same day on which he filed the statement with the Humane Society. Dr. Brian Wennerstrom, a veterinarian who specializes in shelter care, was checking out the animals Tuesday. I am checking the body condition, how much flesh and how much fat, Wennerstrom said. He also was looking for parasites, diseases or disorders. When the search warrant was executed, the woman had to sign documents regarding the number and kinds of animals and creatures taken from the site. On it, the woman wrote, Not an ownership transfer. Not agreeing to giving up my rights of animals. Does not mean giving up custody/ownership. The Humane Society will hold onto the animals until the court decides if there is probable cause for animal cruelty charges. Animal cruelty can involve more than just something done to an animal, Mykrantz said. It can also include what was not done or being negligent. A hearing to determine if there is probable cause to pursue animal cruelty charges must be held within 10 days, according to state law. Reporter Bobby Warren can be reached at 330-287-1639 or bwarren@the-daily-record
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 19:28:50 +0000
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