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Woman Gets 12 Sentences for Animal Abuse

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An eastern Missouri woman is sentenced to 12 year in prison for neglecting her dogs. Authorities said the animals were infested with fleas and lacked adequate food and water. Authorities said the animals were infested with fleas and lacked adequate food and water. Tags: animal abuse. Six dogs were seized.

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Animal Hoarding is a Serious Issue

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Because the stereotype of a little old lady walking into a court room to face several counts of animal abuse tends to make judges and juries feel sympathetic for the “criminal,” the legal system rarely prosecutes these people. Unfortunately, “just one hoarder can cause tremendous suffering to animals,” notes LaFarge.

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