Nancy Burgess, 64, accused of leaving caged animals at pet store in deplorable condition

FLORIDA -- Broward County sheriff's deputies have arrested a Pompano Beach pet shop owner more than a year after an investigation into the conditions of the pets at her store.

Nancy Burgess, 64, was arrested Tuesday on multiple charges, including animal cruelty and confining an animal without food or water.

According to a Broward Sheriff's Office arrest report, a deputy visited Burgess' shop, Dogarrific, at 2870 NE 17th Ave. and said the odor of urine and feces was so strong that he could not breathe and his eyes were burning.

 

A Pompano Beach animal control officer was called to the business, and found 38 puppies, dogs and cats inside the shop.

 

According to the arrest report, the dogs were confined in their own waste and urine, and feces was spread across the floors and up the walls of the business.

 

The officer reported that the dogs' coats were stained by urine and feces, and said the animals had no food or water in their cages.

Based on an investigation conducted by the deputy and animal control officer, authorities found that Burgess failed to provide the animals with proper medical care and treatment.

 

 

All of the animals were released to South Florida rescue organizations except one.

Burgess is being held in jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond. A Broward County judge also ordered her not to handle or care for animals once she is released.

(Local10 - Dec 2, 2015)