Two Grafton women are facing 128 counts of animal neglect and one count of neglect of an incapacitated adult after dogs and cats were found in a home where “urine and feces covered the floor,…
Source: 2 Grafton women charged with 128 counts of animal neglect, neglect of an incapacitated adult
The above news story is related to a story that Ridgeview News covered in November of 2022 where Calhoun Law Enforcement removed 21 dogs from a home in Calhoun. The homeowner of the Calhoun County property was charged with animal cruelty, and there is an active capias for her arrest. Additionally, in the criminal complaint that was drafted by Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries, he mentioned the homeowner’s daughter, Nicole McLaughlin, in the complaint. Patricia Laughlin diligently made contact with the Taylor County Prosecutor’s Office who then contacted Jeffries about the prior investigation. Prosecutor Jeffries commended the Law Enforcement in Taylor County and John Bord, the Prosecuting Attorney, who did a great a great job to prevent further harm to the animals in that home.
Hi Shari. Thank you so much for your report on this case. This subject needs to be brought to the attention of everyone in the county. I would like to add that Ms. Hannah DeMoss of the Ritchie County Humane Society stepped up to help the two state police officers and myself remove the 27 dogs from the property. 21 were removed the first day. Seven of those dogs had to be immediately euthanized. Hannah and one of her coworkers Natasha returned the next day to help me remove the remaining six dogs. The picture in your article is one of the dogs removed from the property. Unfortunately animal cruelty is a very common and seemingly acceptable practice in Calhoun County. This is not the only case of abused and starving dogs that is currently ongoing in our area. Dogs are being kept hidden in homes as the homeowners watch them starve to death. Some are chained in the open as people turn a blind eye. Thankfully some of these dogs are saved before death. Others are not so lucky and suffer a slow painful death. The Ritchie County Humane Society, it’s director Judy Watson and employees like Hannah and Natasha deserves a huge thank you from all citizens of Calhoun County for all they do for our county.
If you see animal neglect and abuse, please don’t turn your head and ignore it. Report it. Together we can make a difference and save lives.