MAYFIELD — State Police arrested Alison M. Martin, 42, of Mayfield, on Aug. 6 for alleged violations of Agriculture and Markets Law 353, including overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, and failure to provide proper sustenance.
Troopers responded to a home in Mayfield at about 3:26 p.m. on Aug. 5 after a concerned individual reported a possibly malnourished dog at the location.
With the assistance of the Mayfield Dog Control Officer, troopers observed unsanitary living conditions for multiple dogs, some of which lacked access to water.
Further investigation revealed Martin had been operating a not-for-profit organization called “Heartwarming Hounds Dog Rescue” from the home.
On Aug. 6, 23 dogs under Martin’s care were surrendered to The James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society.
Martin was arrested at her home and transported to SP Mayfield for processing.
She was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Mayfield Town Court on Aug. 26.
The investigation is ongoing.
