Woman Claims Her Dog Is One of Several Rescued From Dog Breeder Charged with Animal Abuse

Woman claims her dog is one of several rescued from dog breeder charged with animal abuse

COLUMBIA, Mo. A woman claims that her German Shepherd is among the 16 dogs found alive at a Boone County dog breeders' property, who was charged with several counts of animal abuse. Melissa Sanders, 26, of Columbia is charged with a total of 18 counts of animal abuse, including three felonies and 15 misdemeanors. Boone County Sheriff Deputies and Animal Control received a search warrant for Sanders' property and business, Magnum Opus German Shep…

Nebraska woman says her dog died in care of Boone County woman accused of animal abuse

Melissa Sanders was arrested after authorities searched her home and reported finding multiple dead dogs.