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TAMARA L. TOPHOVEN and REBECCA TOPHOVEN arrested - Neglected cats and dogs found in a trailer

- New York, USA -


New York State Police announced the arrest of 57-years-old TAMARA L. TOPHOVEN and 43-years-old REBECCA TOPHOVEN, both of Edmeston in Otsego County.


In a press release police said that a trooper was dispatched to check on the safety and welfare of animals who were inside a trailer on Taylor Hill Road in the Town of Edmeston.

Police said that an investigation on scene revealed that five cats and three dogs had been abandoned and were living in squalid conditions. The poor souls had no access to water or proper care and there was minimal to no ventilation.


The trooper called in the Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown who assisted with the removal of the VOICELESS VICTIMS. Five cats and three dogs were examined by veterinarians.

The TOPHOVENS voluntarily surrendered the furbabies to the SPCA.


Police said the dogs have been adopted but the cats are still at the shelter and are waiting for their furever home. If you are the loving home these precious souls need and deserve, please give the SPCA a call at (607) - 547 - 8111. Thank you!


As for the arrestees, New York State Police at Richfield Springs took them into custody on Saturday, July 2, 2022, on four counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals and failure to provide proper sustenance. The charges are all Misdemeanor under Agriculture and Markets Law.

The pair were issued appearance tickets to the Edmeston Town Court and are scheduled to appear on July 18, 2022, to answer the charges.


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MELINA KAY ROBINSON arrested on felony animal cruelty charges - 55 animals removed from her home

- North Carolina, USA -


On Monday, June 14, a deputy with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a residence on Sandalwood Drive in Denton in an attempt to serve a criminal summons on 68-years-old MELINA KAY ROBINSON (pictured) for livestock running at large.


According to a press release by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy observed signs of animal neglect, so a referral was made to Randolph County Animal Control.

Animal Control tried to talk to ROBINSON the same day but she was not at the property so the agency requested that sheriff’s office assist them in a follow up at a later date.


On Friday, June 17, deputies along with Animal Control went to ROBINSON’s residence to check on the welfare of her dogs. They made contact with ROBINSON who gave officers consent for a welfare check of the animals that she had on the property. It was evident to officers that serious neglect had gone on for some time on numerous animals so the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division was called in for further investigation. Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant that led to a total of 55 animals being removed from the property.


As indicated in the press release, officers removed:


44 Dogs

7 Cats

1 Bird

1 Guinea Pig

1 Rabbit

1 Turtle


The sheriff’s office pointed out that the animals were removed “due to poor living conditions, malnourishment of the majority of the animals, lack of basic dietary needs, and obvious untreated wounds on some animals.”


The animals were taken into custody by Randolph County Animal Services for urgent medical care and rehabilitation. Twelve of them were in critical condition and were taken to veterinarian clinics.


Following the investigation on scene, ROBINSON was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where the magistrate found probable cause for charges of ten counts of Felony cruelty to animals. ROBINSON was given a $25,000 secured bond.


On June 20, Randolph County Animal Services reported that the twelve dogs taken for medical care are back in their custody and are in stable condition.

For the other animals, appointments are being scheduled with veterinarian clinics.


The sheriff’s office said that additional charges may be forthcoming.


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Six animals removed from a Wintersville home following a report of an injured dog

Updated: Jun 10, 2022

- Ohio, USA -


Following a call to the Jefferson County Humane Society and Jefferson County Animal Shelter on May 28, about animal cruelty and an injured dog at a home in Wintersville, the organization obtained a warrant and on Friday, June 3, agents removed a total of “6 pets” according to a Facebook post by the organization.


Brandi Denoon-Damewood, JCHS Marketing Manager told WTRF: “All of these animals had suffered these broken bones over the course of probably years. There’s injuries that have been healed, but healed incorrectly, some deformities, things like that.”


WTOV 9 reports that it started two months ago when a dog was brought to the shelter as a stray and had a broken leg.


Among the furbabies removed from the property, was a pregnant mama dog, a puppy, a cat, and a dog named Buddy who required surgery on Monday, June 7, to have his right rear leg amputated.


In a Facebook post of June 3, Brandi said: “Buddy came to us through our Humane Operations Department with a severe injury to his leg. X-Rays reveal a broken bone that was never treated and began to heal improperly, causing him so much agony.”


Buddy’s surgery went well and he is recovering. After his surgery Brandi told WTRF: “He’s also receiving laser therapy to help his body heal a little faster, but right now he’s just taking it easy over at our clinic, so we can keep a close eye on him. The other ones are doing really well and they’re recovering quite nicely.”


Sadly, one cat passed away.


Brandi explained that the animals are now safe because someone spoke up and emphasized the importance of reporting animal cruelty.


Brandi also said that this is a pending case so no more information can be released at this time.


If you wish and can afford to donate toward the furbabies medical care, please click here. Thank you!


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