14-02-2025
Two charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty for unsafe keeping of dogs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two people have been charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty for keeping dogs in unsanitary conditions in an apartment in Geneva. Some of the dogs developed parvovirus, shutting down the county's shelter, according to the Ontario County Humane Society.
The Humane Society said it received a report for unsanitary conditions in an apartment at 18 Middle Street in January, where 12 to 13 dogs were said to be living.
An investigation prompted a warrant to be granted to the Humane Society to enter the apartment on February 10. It found 11 dogs, including a four-year-old Pitbull, three female Pitbulls, and seven puppies were living in 'deplorable conditions with urine and feces on the floor.'
The dogs in the apartment were taken to the Ontario County Humane Society shelter for medical evaluations and treatment.
Dawn Cameron, 42, and Dustin Bush, 39, have been charged with 11 counts each of animal cruelty, a misdemeanor. The two are set to appear in Geneva City Court at a later date.
The Humane Society said a number of the dogs have developed parvovirus. As a result, the shelter has been temporarily closed for deep cleaning, and the affected dogs have been quarantined.
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