The Caledonia woman facing well over 100 misdemeanor counts for failing to properly care for the dogs, cats and a pig at her shelter and homes plead no contest to three of those charges in exchange for two years probation and agreeing to not own any animals. Debra Gray, 56, appeared in court Tuesday for what […]
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Some Charges Dropped On Orphan Kanines Case
Racine County Circuit Court Judge Wayne Marik dropped 47 of the 171 animal mistreatment charges filed against former Orphan Kanines owner Debra Gray, according to a story in the Journal Times. Marik dismissed those 47 counts because the animals were not examined. However, the remaining charges on 38 animals have not been dismissed, according to online circuit […]
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Daughter Of Orphan Kanines Owner Loses Kennel License
Members of the Caledonia legislative and licensing committee voted not to renew Ravann LaCuran’s kennel license because of alleged illegal activity involving her mother Debra Gray and zoning violations. Gray, former owner of Orphan Kanines, was charged in November with seven counts of misdemeanor bail jumping and two misdemeanor counts of illegally obtaining a prescription […]
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Judge Denies Motions In Animal Cruelty, Illegal Surgery Cases
A judge on Monday thwarted the former owner of Orphan Kanines’ attempt to have cases against her dismissed or moved out of the county. Debra Gray was charged in May with 171 counts of animal cruelty and keeping animals in unsafe conditions after authorities rescued more than 100 animals from the business’s Caledonia location and two homes. […]
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Week In Review: Holiday Train, Child Neglect, And Homelessness
You were busy, we were busy. Here are our top most read stories from this week. Holiday Train Will Pull To Sturtevant Caledonia Couple Charged With Child Neglect Police: Gray Back In Custody For Performing Illegal Surgery Procedures Homeless And Working: “It’s Really Hard To Dig yourself Out” Man Accused Of Impersonating Police Officer, Enticing […]
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Kennel License Granted In August Where Illegal Surgeries Performed
The home where Caledonia Police say they discovered Debra Gray, former owner of Orphan Kanines, assisting in illegal surgeries on animals had just been granted a kennel license in August by the village. The home at 4747 County Highway H belongs to Marilyn Checki, Gray’s mother, which her daughter Ravann LaQuran rents from her. LaQuran […]
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Gray and Vet Charged in Alleged Illegal Animal Surgeries
**Updated 4:30 p.m. Debra Gray, former owner of Orphan Kanines, is back behind bars after being booked into the Racine County Jail charged with seven counts of misdemeanor bail jumping and two misdemeanor counts of illegally obtaining a prescription for allegedly assisting Veterinarian Mary Pratt will illegal surgeries on animals. If convicted, she faces up […]
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Judge Denies Gray Motion, State Must File Amended Charges
Former Orphan Kanines owner Debra Gray will still face 171 counts of animal cruelty provided the state can file an amended complaint attaching specific animals to each count. Gray and her attorney, Alex Flynn, appeared before Racine County Circuit Court Judge Wayne Marik Monday to argue that the state’s amended complaint against Gray should be […]
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Caledonia Police To Be Honored For Orphan Kanines Response
The Wisconsin Humane Society is honoring the Caledonia Police Department with the George D. Dalton Award for its quick response to an animal hoarding case at Orphan Kanines, which led to the rescue of 94 animals. Angela Speed, vice president of communications with the Wisconsin Humane Society, said the police department reacted quickly to the […]
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Photo Gallery: Dogs Happy, Getting Healthy in New Digs
Half the dogs rescued from deplorable conditions in Caledonia last week are in clean and spacious new surroundings at the former Central Bark doggie day care facility at Regency Mall. Wisconsin Humane Society spokesperson Angela Speed gave a press briefing Wednesday afternoon at the building to update the public on the dogs’ condition and […]
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Caledonia Dogs Moving to Former Central Bark
The dogs seized last week in Caledonia are moving to the former Central Bark location at Regency Mall, and Humane Society officials are saying it is somewhat of a miracle. In a letter posted to their Facebook page, the Wisconsin Humane Society thanked Regency Mall for moving so quickly to secure space where staff and […]
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Police Chief Releases More Details On Orphaned Kanine Case
The Village Board commended the Caledonia Police, Caledonia Fire department, and the WIsconsin Humane Society on how the animal seizure case was handled at Orphaned Kanines, 1922 Kremer Ave. on Thursday. Orphaned Kanines owner Debra Gray could get decades behind bars after police say she kept dozens of dogs, 10 cats and 2 pigs in […]
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Orphaned Dogs Moving, Donations for Care Needed
The outpouring of support from the metro-Racine area for the Wisconsin Humane Society’s care of almost 100 animals rescued last week from filthy conditions at a local shelter and two residences has been nothing short of amazing. People have dropped off food, toys, treats, beds and more, but care for the 81 dogs – some […]
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$5,000 Cash Bond, No Animals for Kennel Owner
Debra Gray, owner of Orphaned Kanines, was assigned a $5,000 cash bond Friday during a probable cause hearing on charges of mistreating animals and failing to provide proper shelter to nearly 100 animals rescued Thursday from her shelter and two different houses. Gray’s initial appearance was postponed until Monday, and she was ordered to […]
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Wisconsin Humane Society Gives Status On Seized Animals From Orphaned Kanines
After police seized 91 animals, including two pigs, and numerous dogs and cats, from Orphaned Kanines, 1922 Kremer Ave., and two other residences, the Wisconsin Humane Society reported that a number of animals are sick from living in urine and feces. Here’s what the Wisconsin Humane Society reported.