These people need to be held accountable for their crimes against the poor animals!
MINDEN — Three people suspected of running a puppy mill were arrested on 52 counts of animal cruelty.
Diane and Paul Marriott of Fort Plain and Joseph Marriott of Gloversville were charged Monday with keeping more than 50 dogs for breeding in an unheated barn on Route 5S.
Troopers say they found the dogs Jan. 2 living in feces in the barn, which was exposed to the icy air, the dogs' water frozen.
The dogs, ranging in age from puppies to adults, were mostly pit bulls and many suffered from frostbite, open sores and worms.
The canines are being temporarily housed by several shelters and agencies. When, or if, they will be made available for adoption is unclear.
Joseph Marriott also was charged Monday with felony marijuana possession for allegedly having more than a pound of pot on his property and aggravated harassment, a misdemeanor, for threatening a local shelter employee, troopers said.
Joseph Marriott is connected to the "Sickpuppyz pit bull kennels" Facebook page, which prompted public outrage for posting disturbing pictures of pit bulls in poor health or chained up on short leashes.
Diane, Paul and Joseph Marriott were all arraigned in town of Minden Court and released
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