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January 19, 2006
An update on an Arkansas "sanctuary" owner
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. -- No love lost in a case of an Arkansas animal shelter owner convicted of cruelty. Dozens of people burst into applause as Tammy Hanson was handcuffed in the courtroom.
She and her husband William have been convicted on 20 counts, including abusing dogs sent from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
Police who searched the Hanson's shelter found one dog dead, another with a broken leg, and many others who were sick or suffering from severe skin problems.
The shelter is called "Every Dog Needs a Home."
The couple will be sentenced February 23rd. In the meantime, the judge has barred them from owning or possessing any animals. These pictures tell the story of the awful conditions there the animals were living in. She's been convicted now of 20 counts of cruelty to animals. You can read updates on Eric's Dog Blog.