Central Florida woman arrested after leaving multiple pets to die in abandoned house, police say
A 57-year-old Central Florida woman was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after the discovery of dead pets in an abandoned home on Friday, according to a release from the Edgewater Police Department.
Officers responded to a call in the 3100 block of Pine Tree Drive in the southeast Volusia County city following a report related to possible animal abuse, the release stated. Access to the property had been granted to stakeholders of the home after a long-standing civil dispute. The residence had been vacated over a year ago by Danielle McGinnis, police said.
Upon entering the home, officers found remains of two dogs, two cats and three birds all in advanced stages of decomposition. Police said there was no sign of food or water for the animals, and investigators believe the animals died from prolonged starvation or dehydration, according to the release.
Police said they also found deplorable living conditions such as widespread animal feces and severe disrepair, rendering the property uninhabitable.
Neighbors confirmed they had not seen McGinnis at the residence in nearly a year, police said.
McGinnis was later located in Daytona Beach and was interviewed by officers, the release stated. During the interview, she admitted to leaving the animals inside of the home when she moved out a year ago. She claimed to have asked a friend to look over the animals but couldn't provide a name or contact information.
McGinnis was arrested and charged with seven counts of aggravated animal cruelty resulting in death, the release said. She was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail with a bond set to $70,000.
Edgewater Animal Control removed the dead animals from the property for respectful handling and appropriate final disposition.
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