Photo: Jacob Wackerhausen / iStock / Getty Images
A Schenectady woman, Tiffany Johnson, 41, has been charged with 61 counts related to animal cruelty following a police investigation into her dog breeding operation. Authorities discovered 38 dogs living in what they described as "deplorable" conditions in her home. Johnson was arrested on September 11 after a neighbor's complaint led the city animal control officer to investigate.
Johnson faces 33 counts of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals, as well as failing to provide proper sustenance. Additionally, she is charged with 28 counts of having unlicensed dogs. According to the Schenectady Police Department, Johnson had rehomed 27 of the dogs, while six were seized by the police animal control unit.
Johnson is expected to appear in court on September 30. The case highlights ongoing concerns about animal welfare in the Capital Region.