Lake County Detective Michelle Dvorscak said Kenneth D. Wilson was charged this month at the conclusion of an investigation that included serving two search warrants at the property at 22916 Harrison St. in unincorporated south Lake County.
"During their searches, 28 dead dogs and 10 live animals that were living in filth were removed from the property," Dvorscak said.
During the first search on Dec. 16 the 10 living dogs were discovered emaciated and covered in their own filth in cages and kennels on the rural property. Two dogs were found dead inside a plastic garbage bag. A shallow grave was discovered behind a building on the property containing the remains of numerous dogs.
One of the living dogs removed from the site that day later died due to its poor condition, she said.
Wilson is the president of Pawshere Foundation Inc. and is the subject with sole responsibility for the welfare of the dogs entrusted to the rescue.
He is facing a $5,000 fine and up to one year in prison for each count. Wilson's initial hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. March 10 in front of Judge Nicholas Schiralli.
The Lake County Animal Control Center is caring for the remaining nine dogs through the trial.
"The majority of the nine dogs taken from Pawshere Foundation Inc. are still in need of extensive medical care," Dvorscak said. Most of the dogs are heartworm positive and need expensive medical treatment to eradicate the worms.
Anyone interested in donating to help pay for the dogs' treatment may contact the Lake County Animal Control Center between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 219-769-7016.
(Chicago Tribune - Feb 13, 2015)
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