Saturday, June 13, 2009

145 dogs seized from home




LAKE O' THE PINES — The morning mist lingered over the lake's southern shore Friday morning as the first wave of animal control personnel and news reporters arrived.

The day's mission was to execute a seizure warrant on 190 Mercedes St. where Marion County authorities believed an elderly couple (David and Vickie Marshall) were hoarding between 75 and 100 small, mixed-breed dogs and puppies...

"All of the dogs had hair loss, eye disease and flea infestation," said Jaklin Kaden, communications specialists for SPCA. "The bird has skin issues because of the lack of sanitation," she added...

"All of the dogs had hair loss, eye disease and flea infestation," said Jaklin Kaden, communications specialists for SPCA. "The bird has skin issues because of the lack of sanitation," she added.

"I've been an animal lover all my life," Ms. Marshall replied. "I've rescued animals for 40 years. I spend $600 per month in dog food and I have a $3,000 vet bill right now. We've had no heat or air-conditioning in this house for four or five years."..."  More