More than 50 dogs were seized from the home, where authorities said they lived in unsanitary and overcrowded conditions, late last year.
Bradford Quick cannot own or possess an animal for the rest of his life, an Oscoda County judge said during sentencing Monday, May 16. Quick will spend five years on probation.
He and three others -- Pennie Quick, Noralea Quick and Danielle Quick -- pleaded guilty to two counts of cruelty or abandonment of 10 or more animals, a four-year felony.
The female defendants received a delayed sentence of one year. They cannot own animals for a year, and they must complete 12 days of community service. Bradford Quick was ordered to complete 500 hours of community service.
Bradford and Pennie Quick were ordered to pay $25,095 in restitution.
The Quicks were arrested after a tip from a concerned citizen led deputies to obtain a search warrant for their home in December. Animal control and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals officials seized the dogs.
Responders found a variety of breeds, ranging from puppies to adult dogs, housed in small cages in the basement. There were also dogs kept in overcrowded pens and small wire cages in a shed.
The breeds included English bull dogs, Pomeranians, schnauzers, rat terriers, Boston terriers and pugs.
Veterinarians treated the animals for respiratory issues, eye issues, overgrown nails and fur problems. Following months of medical and behavioral care, they were put up for adoption in Roscommon County in February.
Tim Rickey, vice president of ASPCA Field Investigations and Response, said the adoption process marked a new beginning for the dogs after living in "unacceptable" conditions.
The ASPCA, a nonprofit based in New York, assisted in the case at the request of animal control officials.
The Quicks were originally charged with five counts of cruelty or abandonment of 10 or more animals and one count of cruelty or abandonment of four to 10 animals. Prosecutors agreed to drop the additional charges as part of the plea deal.
(MLive - May 16, 2016)
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