For a quick update, here is some of the testimony coming from the hearing in Kaufman County on Margaret Boyd’s alleged puppy mill. The hearing has Judge Johnny Perry residing and Kaufman County Assistant D.A. John Long is representing the county. Margaret Boyd is representing herself in the hearing to determine custody of the animals. Boyd’s business near Prairieville, Texas is Klassie Kennel, she also owns Peggy’s Perfect Pet’s in Mesquite, Texas.
Witnesses have testified that the animals were rarely cared for and were left in their own urine and feces. There were 544 dogs and 9 cats at the location. 5 dogs have since been euthanized due to extreme illness. Humane Society witnesses testified that many of the animals at Klassie Kennel had open sores and their food was infested with cockroaches.
Humane Society of Cedar Creek manager Krista McAnally testified that Margaret Boyd contacted her about obtaining food for the animals. McAnally said the Humane Society gave Boyd 2,000 pounds of dog food because she couldn’t let them starve. She then immediately reported the kennel to Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department.
Veterinarian James O’Bryan testified that 95% of the animals had some sort of medical issue, from open sores, eye infections and other diseases. Margaret “Peggy” Boyd accused the manager of the Humane Society and O’Bryan of doctoring the evidence against her. She called on her husband to testify, but when he was asked by D.A. Long how much he and Mrs. Boyd spent on medical care cost for the animals this year, he couldn’t answer him.
The hearing is continuing, with more witnesses to be called. There have been 3 major cases of animal cruelty investigated in the last week in North Texas, including abuse and neglect of horses. The North Texas Humane Society says they are in serious need of donations, especially monetary donations to help offset the costs of rescuing and caring for all the animals. If you can help, you are asked to contact them on their website here.
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Wonderful article, Sherri! I'm glad I subscribed..!
Thanks for the update on this horrendous case.
I hope the Humane Society took pictures when they raided the "kennel". It sounds like the place should've been condemned!
They took pictures, they are on the HSUS.Org website. They have video too, but it's not for the faint of heart, I cried my eyes out when I saw it. Those poor dogs...I'm so glad they were rescued.
Thank you for the update! I've been waiting all day for news of the hearing. Please keep us posted.
Thanks for the update Sherri!
Some of the details break my heart.
Why can't we punish these kinds of people the way they treated the animals? That's what they deserve.
Well, at least it seems like this Peggy will be found guilty judging by the amount of witnesses that are testifying against her. How awful for those poor animals though...
Tell the AKC (yes, the American Kennel Club) and the NRA to stop lobbying against anti-puppy-mill legislation! They are complicit in the perpetuation of these monstrous operations. There is NO justification for this!
Before anyone passes judgement on any of the stuff HSUS or their cohorts post regarding raids & the conditions they say they found, you should visit the facilities yourself; see exactly how the dogs were housed, see how these 'rescued' animals are now being housed; see the animals first hand. Don't rely on the propaganda expounded by anyone. HSUS and THLN are trying to get the public stirred up for the next legislative session in order to have laws passed to take our individual rights of animal ownership away. I do not want any government entity telling me what I can or cannot do with my animals or how many I can have. You cannot legislate morality or ethics. You can educate, advise and help individuals make good choices. Cruelty laws already on the books should be enforced in a fair & equitable way & not by ACOs or local law enforcement personnel that do not know the difference between mud & fecal matter or who will side with terrorist ARs activists for the publicity and/or $$$.
It breaks my heart to hear what these innocent animals suffered. Thanks for the update, Sherri.
Thank you THLN and HSUS! God bless the work you do! I can't imagine how heartwrenching the scene was. There are so many cruel breeders here in Texas! We voters have got to take action to stop this. Write your representatives today!
Great work on this series of reports, Sherri. :)
I am so glad to read the updates I like to stay on top of this kind of story.
to DogLover2:
I have in fact been to the property over 5 years ago and have spent the last 5 years vowing to stop this monster. I have gathered supporters, donated funds, spoken to authorities, and have rallied against her online. What is sad about this woman is true.
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