Thursday, May 2, 2013
Koy is charged with neglecting eight horses at her home at 6102 Hillside Dr., Crystal Lake.
A Crystal Lake woman already on probation for several counts of cruelty to horses was arrested again Thursday and charged with four counts of cruel treatment. Jamie Koy, 39, 6102 E. Hillside, was arrested Thursday on animal neglect charges relating to horses in her care, according to McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren. McHenry County Animal Control removed eight horses belonging to Koy from her Hillside Drive in Crystal Lake. The animals will be evaluated, given medical attention and will be placed with the Hooved Animal Humane Society, Nygren said in a release. The new charges against Koy are Class 4 Felonies. Animal Control officers discovered the alleged neglect while inspecting horses belonging to Koy as part of her probation …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
McHenry County Sheriff's Department announces charges against Virginia E. Dinucci. The Park Ridge woman gave up 91 animals to McHenry County Animal Control. Some of the animals are now available for adoption.
A Park Ridge woman - who owns a Bull Valley home where 91 animals in various states of neglect were rescued - has been charged with animal cruelty, McHenry County Sheriff’s deputies said. Virginia E. Dinucci, 54, of 1731 Pavilion Way, is charged with three counts of cruel treatment and 12 counts of owner’s duties, according to the sheriff's office. Her bond was set at $1,000. Sheriff’s deputies went to 8617 Bull Run Trail in Bull Valley on October 29 for a well being check but found 91 animals, some dead, in the home. McHenry County Animal Control officers removed 91 animals due to unsafe living conditions and inadequate care. A dead dog, cat and bird were discovered during the investigation and Animal Control took custody of 19 dogs, …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Dogs, cats and birds are being nursed back to health, but owner hasn't relinquished them, yet, county officials said.
The 91 animals left alone without food and water in a Bull Valley home are expected to recover. The animals were "dehydrated and very hungry," but, given time, should return to a healthy state, said Debra Quackenbush, community information officer for McHenry County Department of Health. McHenry County Animal Control collected 19 dogs, 11 cats, 3 rabbits, and 55 birds from the home at 8617 Bull Run Trail. They also found a deceased dog, cat, and bird, according to sheriff authorities. The majority of the dogs are small Yorkshire Terriers, weighing about 3 to 5 pounds each, some are poodle mix and one is a hound, Quackenbush said. McHenry County Sheriff's deputies on Monday were called to the Bull Valley home, located southeast of Mason …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Homeowner not located in the home but 19 dogs, 11 cats, three rabbits, 55 birds were found alive. Sheriff’s deputies later located the homeowner in Park Ridge and an investigation is ongoing.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
McHenry County Sheriff’s deputies doing a well-being check on a Woodstock homeowner who had not been seen for weeks discovered her home was filled with 91 animals including a dead dog, cat and bird, according to reports. Deputies arrived at the home, 8617 Bull Run Trail, Monday to check on the homeowner. Due to the appearance of the home and a strong odor coming from inside, deputies entered the residence, reports stated. While the homeowner was not located, sheriff’s deputies observed several animals in the home with no visible signs of food or water, according to reports. The home was also filled with feces, deputies said. The sheriff’s office contacted McHenry County Animal Control for assistance with the animals within the residence…
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dates set in March and April for vaccinations and microchips.
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
If your pet wanders from the safety of its home, the chance of being reunited with your family is greater if your pet has a microchip for quick identification and a current rabies vaccination/registration record. McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center (MCAC) will host rabies vaccination ($10) and microchip ($15) events at its Crystal Lake facility (100 N Virginia Street – corner of Woodstock Street and Route 14) on the following dates: Three-year rabies vaccinations are available for $25. Registration fees are separate and required at time of rabies vaccination. Discounts for seniors apply and for pets who have been previously spayed or neutered when purchasing registration tags. Registration tags are required by law. Rabies…
Jamiedog
8:50 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013
I say throw her in jail and throw away the key. Better yet, put her in a pen with some wild horses who will kick the heck out of her. It's not like this was her first offense and she was still on probation! What is it with these losers? Do they think they are above the law? Let's hope she doesn't have any children... more ›