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PEnnsylvaina woman charged with cruelty to animals
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M – Belfast Station announced Tuesday an arrest in an investigation involving the death of a horse and dog.
Trooper Branosky says that when troopers arrived, they observed the horse in severe distress, and contact was made with the homeowner to have the horse provided care.
On Sunday, troopers returned to the residence and observed the horse continue to be distressed without any care.
Troopers say they executed a search warrant for the property, along with a veterinarian, and the decision was made to euthanize the horse.
State troopers say a deceased dog was found in a freezer, and a total of 22 dogs, 1 horse, 2 birds, and a cat were seized from the property.
The deceased horse and deceased dog were removed from the property and transported for necropsies, says Trooper Branosky.
Donna Giello-Turner, age 62, was arrested and faces 9 charges, according to police.
Giello-Turner faces
one felony count of aggravated assault
2 counts of felony aggravated cruelty to animals
2 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals
2 misdemeanor counts of neglect of animals
one count of recklessly endangering another person and resisting arrest.
State Police, the Northampton District Attorney’s Office, and the Pennsylvania SPCA are investigating.
