(US/va) Goochland woman appeals animal cruelty charges to keep 70 dogs

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GOOCHLAND, VA (WWBT) - A Goochland woman facing animal cruelty charges has paid more than $5,700 to keep her 70 dogs, at least for now.

Annette Thompson came to the attention of authorities again last month, after her home caught fire. She's been accused of animal hoarding before. Thompson was convicted of inadequate animal care in 2011. Now, she's fighting five counts of animal cruelty.

However, Thompson filed an appeal to put a hold on the judge's order that she be banned from keeping companion animals. The judge ordered that if Thompson appealed, she'd have to pay a fee per dog, per week, for an extended period of time. That total amounted to $5,600, plus tax fees.

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http://www.nbc12.com/story/22018276/goochland-woman-appeals-animal-cruelty-charges-to-keep-70-dogs

SEE ALSO:
Two Brooks Co. men charged with animal cruelty

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