Texas woman accused of animal cruelty toward hundreds of dogs, mini horses

Animal cruelty

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office arrested a 75-year-old woman on Tuesday in connection to an animal cruelty case where hundreds of dogs and dozens of horses were found in poor living conditions.

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The Grimes County Sheriff's Office arrested a 75-year-old woman on Tuesday in connection to an animal cruelty case where hundreds of dogs and dozens of horses were found in poor living The Grimes County Sheriff's Office arrested a 75-year-old woman on Tuesday in connection to an animal cruelty case where hundreds of dogs and dozens of horses were found in poor living ... more Photo: Grimes County Sheriff's Office Photo: Grimes County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 32 Caption Close Texas woman accused of animal cruelty toward hundreds of dogs, mini horses 1 / 32 Back to Gallery

Texas police arrested a 75-year-old woman on Tuesday in connection to a massive case of animal cruelty involving hundreds of neglected animals.

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office said Doris Bevier Clark turned herself in to police after an investigation of her property found nearly 300 animals, mostly malnourished dogs and horses, living in poor conditions.

In total, police discovered 242 dogs and 49 miniature horses. Graphic images show the conditions the animals suffered, including rusted and waste-filled cages.

The animals were discovered last week after an anonymous complaint of animal cruelty was made against the residence, located east of College Station.

The animals were seized by the Houston Humane Society and the Animal Investigation & Rescue Organization of Dallas.

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Clark is facing multiple charges of animal cruelty to livestock animals and non-livestock animals, a class A misdemeanor.

"A Class A misdemeanor is the highest-level charge applicable to this case in the Texas Penal Code," detailed the Grimes County Sheriff's Office in a prepared statement. "These charges of animal cruelty are not cumulative in punishment and the punishment is the same regardless of how many separate cases of animal cruelty are filed."

Clark was released from Crimes County Jail after posting bail for $10,000.

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