MAYFIELD — A 42-year-old woman who operated a dog rescue from her home now faces five counts of animal cruelty after additional charges were filed Aug. 14.
Alison M. Martin was initially charged Aug. 6 with one count of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals and failure to provide proper sustenance under Agriculture and Markets Law 353.
Four additional counts of the same charge were added following continued investigation and further assessment of surrendered animals by a licensed veterinarian.
Martin is scheduled to be arraigned on all five counts at Mayfield Town Court on Aug. 26.
State police responded to Martin’s home at about 3:26 p.m. Aug. 5 after a concerned individual reported a believed malnourished dog was at the location.
Troopers observed unsanitary living conditions for numerous dogs, some of which did not have access to water, with assistance from the Mayfield Dog Control Officer.
Investigation revealed Martin had been operating a not-for-profit organization called “Heartwarming Hounds Dog Rescue” from the location.
Twenty-three dogs under Martin’s care were surrendered Aug. 6 to The James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society.
Martin was arrested at her home and transported to State Police Mayfield for processing.
