Published March 23, 2012, 12:24 PM
A west-central Wisconsin man will spend three years on probation for having malnourished animals in a barn that has no plumbing but includes such human comforts as a bed, computer and satellite TV.
Couple faces animal mistreatment charges
Wisconsin NewsA west-central Wisconsin man will spend three years on probation for having malnourished animals in a barn that has no plumbing but includes such human comforts as a bed, computer and satellite TV.
A west-central Wisconsin man will spend three years on probation for having malnourished animals in a barn that has no plumbing but includes such human comforts as a bed, computer and satellite TV.
Tarry Smithey, 52, Melrose, pleaded guilty in Jackson County to misdemeanor animal mistreatment. Prosecutors said he and his wife Renee lived in a barn with 70 neglected animals including dogs, horses, sheep, goats, mules, and others were given little or no water.
A judge ordered the Smitheys to clean up their barn, and give up all but two dogs and two mules. Renee Smithey is also charged and due in court next month.
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