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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) – A Kathryn couple is facing animal neglect charges after authorities seized 64 dogs from their property.
Prairie Paws Rescue says the dogs were rescued from filthy conditions last week. The Jamestown-based nonprofit is caring for the dogs in Valley City. Co-founder Kaye John says the shelter needs volunteers and money donations.
Anyone wishing to help may contact Prairie Paw Rescue at (701) 320-4553 or email at prairiepawsrescue@hotmail.com.
Court documents show that Karl and Ginger Helland both face a misdemeanor animal neglect charge that carries a maximum sentence of a year in jail. Ginger Helland was found not guilty of a similar charge in 2014, in a case involving the deaths of eight horses.
Court documents do not list an attorney for the couple, and a home telephone listing is not in service. They’re scheduled to make initial court appearances on June 28.
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Previously…
Kathryn (KVLY – CSi) 64 dogs are recovering after being rescued from unfit conditions in Barnes County.
KVLY reports that court records show Karl and Ginger Helland of Kathryn, North Dakota are both facing a misdemeanor animal neglect charge in the case.
Ginger Helland was found not guilty of a similar charge in 2014.
The dogs have had a make-shift home at the Valley City Winter Show building since last week thanks to Prairie Paws Rescue
Prairie Paws Rescue, Co-founder, Rebekah Johnson said volunteers are desperately needed.
She said, “Usually we get a lot of volunteers right away at the beginning of these types of events, then they start to dwindle off,” Johnson said. “We need people throughout the next two months because that’s how long we could have them.”
On Tuesday, a veterinarian gave the dogs an overall wellness check.
Anyone wishing to help may contact Prairie Paw Rescue at (701) 320-4553 or email at prairiepawsrescue@hotmail.com.
Previously….
Valley City (CSi) Prairie Paws Rescue of Jamestown, assisted the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office when 64 dogs were seized in the county by the North Dakota Veterinarians Office .
The Office recommended that the dogs be confiscated from the property.
Prairie Paws Rescue is assisting the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office in the care of the dogs, as the investigation continues.
Kaye John with Prairie Paws is now asking for donations of dog food, treats, toys, and chew bones.
Donations of money also accepted to help with on-going expenses like gas, transportion, and supplies for the upkeep of temporary kennels.
Volunteers are needed . Anytone wishing to help may E-Mail: prairiepawsrescue@hotmail.com or call 701-320-4553 or 701-269-2206.
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