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 […]
Tag: Orphaned Kanines
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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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Week In Review: Dogs Adopted, Robbery Suspects Caught
You’ve been busy, we’ve been busy. Sunday mornings are a good time to catch up with what’s been happening all week. Here are our top most read stories for the week. And, if you have any story ideas, feel free to email us at the Racinecountyeye@gmail.com. Photo Gallery: Afternoon Goes to the Dogs & 4 […]
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Photos Could Reunite Caledonia Seizure Animals with Families
The Wisconsin Humane Society is using the power of social media to try and reunite any lost or boarded pets from the Caledonia seizure case with their owners. Using the photo album feature on Facebook, WHS officials posted the photos of 88 of the animals found living in what they describe as deplorable conditions at […]
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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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85 Counts of Animal Cruelty for Orphaned Kanines Owner
Orphaned Kanines owner Debra Gray could get decades behind bars after police say she kept dozens of dogs, 10 cats and 2 pigs in deplorable conditions at the shelter she owned and two residences. Debra Gray, 55, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with 85 misdemeanor counts of intentional mistreatment of animals […]
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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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Humane Society’s ‘Wish List’ for Rescued Animals
After almost 100 animals were seized this week from a shelter and two residences, the Wisconsin Humane Society is gratefully accepting donations to help care for them. To make it easier for both the staff and volunteers at WHS’s three campuses – Mount Pleasant, Grafton, Milwaukee – and residents who want to hep, the organization […]
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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.
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Volunteers Speak Out About Orphaned Kanines Owner
A number of people who know Debra Gray, the owner of Orphaned Kanines, are expressing shock while others are defending her no-kill animal shelter. Caledonia Police seized 85 animals between the shelter, Gray’s home on Main Street and a home on College Avenue. Mary Pratt, a veterinarian, wrote a lengthy post on Orphaned Kanines’ Facebook […]
