Group Seeks Stronger Charges In KY Animal Cruelty Case
MAYFIELD,KY- A Kentucky animal rescue organization has questioned the charges against a woman responsible for starving more than 100 dogs.
In February, over 100 starving and sick dogs were removed by the Animal Rescue Corps of Kentucky from Shannon Lacewell's home. The rescue group says the dogs were starving and dehydrated and in need of immediate medical attention. Lacewell told police she also ran a dog rescue effort.
She was charged with one count of a misdemeanor crime, second-degree animal cruelty. Leaders with the Animal Rescue Corps submitted a letter to the Graves County Attorney asking that the strongest charges be brought against Lacewell.
"Kentucky is considered one of the lowest ranking states in terms of animal protection laws," said ARC President Scotlund Haisley. "However, I believe the strongest laws Kentucky has to offer apply to this case. It was one of the worst cases of animal cruelty, neglect and torture I've seen in my career. Our foremost hope is that Lacewell never be allowed to have animals again."
Haisley has urged police to charge Lacewell with a count of animal cruelty for every animal found on the property, both living and dead. Haisley also wants felony charges of animal torture be considered, as well as a permanent ban on Lacewell having animals in her care.
http://www.newschannel5.com/story/17171807/group-seeks-stronger-charges-in-ky-animal-cruelty-case
ANIMAL RESCUE CORPS of Kentucky Needs our support in secure maximum charges against Shannon Lacewell. Nearly 100 starving and dehydrated dogs, suffering from untreated medical conditions without access to food or water, were removed from deplorable conditions on Lacewell’s property on February 14.
They ask If
you would like to ask the Graves County Attorney to bring the strongest possible charges, send an email or letter to the contact information below.
PLEASE remember to keep your correspondence
respectful and
professional. Please remember to
thank the Mr. Cunningham and his office for their hard work and serious consideration of this case. Thank you!
http://animalrescuecorps.org/2012/03/arc-recommneds-felony-chgs-animal-torture-wingo/
We the below signed petitioners request that Shannon Lacewell be charged with a count of animal cruelty for every animal found on Lacewell's property, both living and dead, also felony charges of animal torture be considered, as well as a permanent ban on Lacewell having animals in her care.
It is also understood that Lacewell has two arraignments scheduled--one on Marc 28 and one on April 4, 2012, both at 9 a.m. It would be our wish that Lacewell be charged accordingly prior to the above dates.
We the petitioners would also like to offer our appreciation for the hard work by you and your office in the serious consideration of this case.
