DA's Office: Animals can be adopted out in animal hoarding case

FULTON COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — According to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, Sue Kelly who is accused in an animal hoarding case, has not posted bond.

The bond for Sue Kelly, 70 of Fulton County was set around $235,000 back on September 29th, after a two day hearing.

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This comes after an investigation that started back in July, in which investigators describe to CBS6 as "deplorable conditions" at a property on route 349 in Mayfield in Fulton County after a complaint by a neighbor of a loose dog. It ended up with the animals being taken by local shelters for care.

49 dogs were rescued from her Mayfield property, as well as ducks, chickens, goats, rabbits and a horse.

Fulton County Sheriff Giardino says the property is also the location where almost 300 animals, including dogs, horses, and goats were removed back in July of 2011. At the time, the owner of the property, Sue Kelly, was charged with misdemeanor Ag and Markets violations. Then, Kelly was running a non-profit taking care of animals that were neglected by others.

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Kelly is charged with 55 counts of torturing or injuring animals.

According to testimony in court back in September, a patrol officer who first checked out the property found foul smells, overgrown weeds, and dogs covered in matted fur.

The DA's office says that she has forfeited ownership of the animals freeing them up for adoption.