In North Dakota, the Walsh County District Attorney's office refuse to do their jobs

NORTH DAKOTA -- The owner of the 82 feral cats that were humanely euthanized is not facing any charges for animal cruelty.

The State's Attorney's office in Walsh County tells us that Patricia Goodale is not being charged or facing any fines for animal cruelty.

  

  

  

The health department, along with a Grafton deputy, went to the home in November and found horrible living conditions along with 82 cats.

The Walsh County court ordered the 82 cats be removed from Patricia Goodale's house. The court then ordered the seizure of the animals.

Due to disease (including missing eyeballs) and their temperment, the cats were deemed un-adoptable and were court-ordered to be humanely euthanized.

There is no way that ALL of these cats were too sickly and feral to be allowed
to live. The sad truth is that it's easier for many shelters to just "kill 'em all".

 

 

 

 

As of now the State's Attorney has not released information on whether the house will be condemned.

(WDAZ - Jan 2, 2015)

 

North Dakota State Attorney, Barbara L. Whelan's website:
Mission Statement: The mission of the Walsh County State's Attorney's Office is to do justice - to vigorously prosecute and pursue fairness of criminal cases, as well as juvenile delinquencies, child deprivations, and parental terminations; advocate for victims; represent petitioners in mental health commitments; provide legal services to county offices; and, promote the well-being and safety of the public.

Barbara Whelan
bwhelan@nd.gov

Have these poor cats received justice? Their suffering only ended once they were removed and then they were all promptly killed by the local shelter. What's to stop this woman from doing this again to other cats?

The recidivism rate for hoarding is 100% unless action is taken to stop them and to force them to get help. You have to prosecute them to make them get the help they need and also to let them know that they will be prosecuted for these crimes against animals.

IT IS NOT A VICTIMLESS CRIME, BARBARA WHELAN!