The dogs were transported to a local veterinary clinic to receive immediate care and the cost of their care is expected to be "very substantial," according to a Jessamine County Animal Care and Control news release.
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| Snicker, one of two dogs confiscated from a Nicholasville residence remains in the care of a local veterinarian due to his severe condition. |
The emaciated dogs were given fluids and one had to be kept at the clinic in isolation with heaters to raise his body temperature.
A criminal complaint has been filed against the owner of the dogs, Vickie Madden, according to the news release. Madden informed animal control that the dogs were named Boo and Snicker.
A criminal complaint has been filed against the owner of the dogs, Vickie Madden, according to the news release. Madden informed animal control that the dogs were named Boo and Snicker.
Animal control began investigating after receiving a report about the dogs and found probable cause to confiscate them, according to the news release.
The criminal complaint is charging Madden with two counts of second-degree cruelty to animals, which includes subjecting "any animal to or causes cruel or injurious mistreatment through ... failing to provide adequate food, drink, space, or health care, or by any other means."
Animal control has posted positive updates about the dogs' condition to the agency's Facebook page. Friday afternoon the veterinarian had reported that the dog remaining in their office's care, Snicker, was continuing to improve "physically and emotionally."
Donations for Boo's and Snicker's can be mailed with checks payable to Jessamine County Animal Care & Control at 120 Fairground Way, Nicholasville, KY 40356 or can be made online by visiting adoptapet.com/jcacc.
(Central Kentucky News - Feb 19, 2016)
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