"The inspectors reported 23 dogs were inside kennels with frozen water and feces on the ground. The temperature of the indoor kennels was unregulated, but an hour after Kowal turned on the heat, it only rose to 43 degrees Fahrenheit, inspectors said."
"Prosecutors said the report also stated the 57-year-old breeder had to shovel a path through the snow so inspectors could access the kennels, an apparent indication that it had been at least two days since anyone checked on the dogs."
"The conditions that these dogs and puppies are alleged to have endured at the hands of the defendant are unacceptable. Individuals who choose to breed and sell animals must ensure that the animals are provided with proper care including food, water, shelter and veterinary care."
John Kowal of Manorville, New York was charged with 23 counts of animal neglect following an unannounced inspection of his Blue Ribbon Puppies facility on February 24. State inspectors discovered 23 dogs in kennels with frozen water and feces on the ground, with indoor temperatures unregulated and only reaching 43 degrees Fahrenheit after heat was turned on. Evidence suggested the dogs had not been checked for at least two days following a major winter storm. Additionally, inspectors found several dogs lacked rabies vaccinations, had untreated illnesses and injuries, and received insufficient exercise. Kowal was arrested on March 9 and arraigned on misdemeanor animal neglect charges on March 11.
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