5/15/14 - More than 90 dogs and puppies were rescued Wednesday from a suspected Howell Township puppy mill. Livingston County Animal Control became concerned about the welfare of the dogs after receiving multiple reports and visiting the property on Suntar Valley Road. The Livingston County Sheriffâs Department served a search warrant on the property and found large-breed dogs and puppies, mainly poodle mixes, living in substandard conditions. Their fur was extremely matted and they were suffering from a multitude of untreated medical conditions, including dental and eye problems. These dogs were allegedly being sold online. Rescuers also found about 20 adult cats and kittens. The owner of the property, Margaret Komorny, has been charged with Failing to Provide Adequate Care to 10 or More Animals, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. She has not yet been arraigned on that charge and Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt says she will be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Debbie Oberle, director of Livingston County Animal Control said they were, âconcerned about the overcrowding and the condition of the dogs on the property.â The animals were safely transported to a temporary shelter where they will be thoroughly examined by teams of veterinarians and receive any necessary immediate medical treatment. Additional animals have been found and charges filed in a related case in Ingham County. Photo: Pam Sordyl/For The HSUS. (JK/TD)
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