Hudson woman charged with animal cruelty after puppies found in hazardous conditions, police say

Authorities Seize 26 Live Animals, 7 Dead Cats from Millsboro Home

MILLSBORO, Del. – A Millsboro woman has been arrested after authorities seized 26 live animals and seven dead cats from her home last week. Authorities have charged 36-year-old Jessica Donovan with seven felony counts and 26 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, alongside two dog housing violations. Officers say Donovan operates an animal rescue called Paws and Whiskers Rescue which is...

DAS Arrests Millsboro Woman on Animal Cruelty Charges - State of Delaware News

DOVER, DEL. (July 24, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announces the arrest of a Millsboro woman after 26 live animals and seven dead were seized from her home last week.   Jessica Donovan, age 36, has been charged with seven felony counts […]

Orange County woman charged with animal cruelty after being found with feces-covered pets

In one Orange County city, the woman was captured on a security camera, throwing away a dead animal, authorities said.

Local animal care nonprofit head found guilty in animal cruelty case

A local woman who heads up an animal care nonprofit was found guilty on Thursday on a misdemeanor animal-cruelty charge.

Hudson woman charged with animal cruelty after puppies found in hazardous conditions, police say

A Hudson woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say they found a dog and seven newborn puppies living in unsafe living conditions.

Woman charged following animal cruelty investigation

SILER CITY — The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has obtained warrants charging a Siler City woman following an investigation into allegations that numerous animals were abandoned without proper care.