JONESBORO, Ark. – The woman accused of running a puppy mill on Baker Street in Jonesboro has lost ownership of the seized dogs after failing to post a large cash bond the judge mandated for their continued care.
District Judge Tommy Fowler mandated in April that Karen Siegel to pay a $30,600 cash bond for the care of 50 dogs seized from her residence in January. Siegel had until May 9 to pay the bond. Siegel’s attorney, Zachary Morrison, sought a continuance for the hearing, which Fowler denied.
Judge Fowler granted the motion by the city to divest her ownership of all the animals on May 9. Siegel may appeal the decision but must post $30,600 just to appeal the ruling.
Jonesboro Animal Control is currently responsible for the dogs.
According to a probable cause affidavit from her recent arrest, officers discovered appalling conditions in Siegel’s residence, leading to the seizure of over 50 dogs. At least 30 dogs had to be euthanized at animal control to make room for the seized dogs.
Siegel faces charges including aggravated cruelty to animals and misdemeanor cruelty to animals. She also has a prior arrest in 2015 for animal cruelty charges related to the operation of an alleged puppy mill in Craighead County.
Details on the arrest and the case can be found here:
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Correction: An earlier version of this story said the judge set the bond requirement today. The bond requirement was set in April. The judge granted the motion to divest her ownership of the dogs today.
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