- New York, USA -
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old WHITNEY LEE BACHANAS (pictured), of Milford.
Otsego County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin said that a welfare check conducted at a residence on County Highway 35 in the Town of Milford led to the discovery of “several animals in and around the residence that were found to be abandoned, malnourished and mistreated.”
According to the release by the sheriff’s office, one dog, a quail, and a turkey were sadly found deceased.
Two live quail, who appeared to be malnourished, were rescued for foster and rehabilitation.
Two emaciated dogs were deemed in critical condition so they were taken to Cornell University Veterinary Hospital.
The Susquehanna SPCA, that along with Farm Friends Network assisted in this rescue and investigation, identified the two dogs as a 9-month-old female Great Dane named Belle and a male Great Dane named Oscar estimated to be almost two years old.
Sadly, Oscar later died from complications due to his poor physical condition.
The sweet soul underwent emergency surgery for a condition commonly known as bloat, which can occur in dogs who experience malnutrition when they begin to eat again.
BACHANAS was arrested on September 3, 2024. She was originally charged with abandonment of animals and failure to provide proper sustenance and she was scheduled to appear in Milford Town Court on October 1, 2024. However, that appearance has since been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.
A recent release by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office advised that as the investigation progressed, three felony charges were also filed against BACHANAS.
As stated in the release: “Due to continued investigation in collaboration with Susquehanna SPCA, Cornell University Veterinary Hospital and Upstate Veterinary Specialties the above defendant who was previously arrested for multiple counts of animal cruelty has been additionally charged with three counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty.”
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BACHANAS‘ mugshot shared from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office.
Pictures of the furvictims shared from Susquehanna SPCA
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Bless these precious souls. They deserve so much more. Oscar, may he rest in peace was failed. Belle was failed as well as the unnamed souls that were found deceased. To abandon any living breathing soul will never be forgotten nor excused. Karma is waiting for this piece of feces, but I truly hope she receives a punishment befitting her absolute abandonment of these helpless souls. RIP Oscar & the unnamed others. Belle I pray you get better & receive the love of a family & home.