Just got off the phone with the Phila Humane Law Officer who is handling this case. She had filed 78 Citations against this woman for Neglect, Unsanitary Conditions and Lack of Veterinary Care. She said the pictures of the living conditions brought people to tears, they were so bad.
The judge has found the woman, Jeanne Knapp (it's public record) guilty on all 22 counts of neglect and
not-guilty on the counts of Unsanitary Conditions and Lack of Veterinary Care. This is in spite of one dog (nongsd) that had to be euthanized after seizure due to it's terrible health and lack of veterinary care. Fines of $250,000 have been reduced to under $50,000.
In spite of the Guilty decision on 22 counts of Neglect.....THE JUDGE HAS AWARDED HER 3 DOGS BACK.....AND THE REST OF THE DOGS (small dogs and all the shepherds) AWARDED TO HER DAUGHTER WHO LIVES IN NY STATE. UN-FREAKING BELIEVABLE!!! The judge
did not investigate or do any due-diligence in investigating the daughter. The Phila Humane Law Officer is working frantically to find info on the daughter that would show her ennvironment unsuitable for these dogs, or her inability to care for them properly.
There are foster families who are devestated at this news....and wish to adopt these great Shepherds. There is the possibility of establishing a fund if this daughter resorts to selling them, so the fosters could keep them. But they're afraid that she will want them out of spite.
We are asking ALL of you who care....to email Gov. Ed Rendell....who is a dog lover and has pushed the Puppy Mill Laws...and show your outrage at the decisions of this judge.
Governor's Web Site click on Contact
The judge handling the case is Judge Kenneth Seamens of Susquehanna County and the case is against Jeanne Knapp (see article referenced in above post)
Please reference the above details in your email to Gov. Rendell
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE email Gov. Rendell.