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Prainrr?. COMMONWEALTH VS. Randy Skaggs Defendant
TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY: You are commanded to arrest the
person named below and bring himlher forthwith before the ELLIOTT COUNTY - DISTRICT COURT. lf Court is not in session.
you shall deliver himfher to the Jailer of ELLIOTT County.
Randy Skaggs
1167 Little Brushy Creek Rd.
WEBBVILLE. KY 41180

Gender Race Date of Birth Height Weight Operator License# State

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The Afliant. Shane Mitchell (ST DOA ANIMAL HEALTH ENFORC. 1303) . states that during 3f7l'2017 thru 3.72018 in ELLIOTT
County. Kentucky. the above named defendant unlawfully: did commit the offenses of DOGS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST

RABIES (KRS 258.015) 179 Counts. a violation, and CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. 2nd Degree (KRS 525.120) 179 counts. a
misdemeanor offense. tc-wit:

Offender operates a duly recognized 501(c)(3) organization within the territorial boundaries of Elliott County. commonly known as

the "Trixie Foundation." Upon examining the current state of the state of the Trixie Foundation's facilities. Of?cer Shane Mitchell cf
the State Department of Agriculture. aided in his investigation by Tpr. Kyler Wright of KSP Post No. 8 and Dr. Beth Johnson. DVM
also with the Dept. of Agriculture. made the following observations on and after 

There were approximately 179 dogs located on the premises. consisting of approximately 2 acres fenced in. as well as 40 cats and
2 horses. on a lot consisting primarily of dirtfmud. Offender could not produce up to date rabies vaccination certi?cates for any
animals of premises within the previous 6 months. and stored expired vaccines on site. The animals on site were observed to be
very muddy. running free in a muddy lot with standing water.

Dr. Johnson expressed her opinion that the animals were critically overcrowded and thus at risk for disease outbreaks. increased
aggression. and that animals appeared to be cared for on a "day-by-day" basis.

 

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Additionally. Offender utilized the services of Dr. Derek Caudill. DVM. of West Liberty. who stated to Af?ant that on average 5
animals were brought in for evaluation from Offender's premises each week. many of which demonstrated signi?cant illness, disease
or malady that would require diagnostics. hospitalization or prolonged treatment. and that Offender ordinarin refused treatment
against Dr. Caudill's advice. Dr. Caudill further expressed his opinion that the animals should be removed from Offenders care.

This having been done against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

EXECUTION

Served By ELLIOTT. KY STATE POLICE. POST 08. Wright. Kyler on 03lD712018

 

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SYNOPSIS:
Cruelty investigation of Randy J. Skaggs, dba The Trixie Foundation, in Elliott County, Kentucky.

IN VES TIGA TION:

On February 1, 2018; this of?cer responded to 1167 Little Brushy Creek Road near Webbville, Kentucky
along with Elliott County Sheriff Ronnie Stephens and Elliott County Animal Control Of?cer Ronnie Smith.
We were met by Randy Skaggs, President of The Trixie Foundation, at the time of arrival. This of?cer
informed Skaggs of the complaints that the Department and Elliott County had received concerning his
operation. Skaggs con?rmed that he knew of several social media complaints. Skaggs verbally agreed to
an inspection of the facilities at that time. He stated that he would have one of the employees, Debra
Durham, show me around. Skaggs stated that he had a hard time keeping help, and donations, for the
Foundation due to the increased amount of complaints that were on social media.

According to numbers provided by Randy Skaggs; there were 164 dogs, 50 cats, 8 chickens, and 2 horses
at the facility at that time. He con?rmed that the Foundation had approximately 400 total acres at this time;
but total space available for the dogs and cats at the facility were estimated as about 2 acres. The inside of
the perimeter fence was mostly dirt/mud, with the temperature being approximately 55 degrees at the time.
Approximately 30 to 40 separate runs were noted inside the facilities fence, along with several outbuildings
contained inside the perimeter fencing. Skaggs stated that during periods of cold weather, heat was
provided via coal or wood stoves in the outbuildings. Two smaller, roofed structures were noted by the mail
boxes. Skaggs stated that those were to provide for convenience to quickly retrieve the different sized
animal carriers. He af?rmed that some animals had been dropped off in them in past without his knowledge
or consent.

Skaggs con?rmed that food and water was provided two times per day. He stated that they begin feeding at
approximately 7:30 every morning. An evening feeding usually was ?nished by 5:30. Skaggs had a building
containing several bags of dog and cat food, also containing a food mixing station. Skaggs stated that all
the dead animals were buried on the compound property, but were not marked.

At that time, Debra Rennirit-Durham appeared from the "main" house of the facility. Durham con?rmed the
feeding routine that was given by Skaggs. Durham, and this of?cer, proceeded in front of the facility to the
west end of the location. Durham identi?ed several spots where containers &/or boxes were bedded with
straw for the cats to use outside the main perimeter fencing. Durham stated that some of the buildings
were in the process of being remodeled on the inside, and not currently being used. She con?rmed that
those were locations for workers to stay when at the facilities. Durham pointed out that the small breed
dogs were separated in runs from the main compound on the west end of the facility. Along with the
location of the of were the chickens were being kept in another separate pen. Several open bags were
noted in and around a platform just south of the road. Durham stated that they used the bags to dispose of
the feces that was collected from inside the lot. Durham indicated that a small white dog, inside one of the
buildings on the west end, belonged to the newest worker at the Foundation. Durham con?rmed that was
also were he was being housed while working. Durham stated that she had came to the Foundation as a
worker in 2016, but had to leave due to family matters. Durham af?rmed that she came back to work there
in August, 2017, and had been there since. Durham stated several times during the inspection that Randy
and the workers love the animals at the Foundation. She stated that they go as far as trying to have a
weekly "popcorn night" with the animals, in which they ?x and share popcorn with most of the animals and
themselves. Durham further added that she had been reported as one of the alleged kidnapping victims
that was mentioned on social media.

At that time; Randy Skaggs was questioned about his veterinary procedures at the facility. Skaggs
con?rmed that Dr. Ward in West Liberty was his primary veterinarian. Skaggs verbally agreed to allow this
of?cer to speak with Dr. Ward's of?ce at that time. Skaggs stated that spay all the females, but not all the

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males are neutered at the facility. Skaggs con?rmed that they administered most vaccinations in house.
Skaggs agreed to produce the vaccine at that time. The vaccine was being stored in a refrigerator inside
one of the outbuildings beside the road. Skaggs produced several containers with vials of various vaccine.
The rabies vaccine showed at date of "21 OCT 16". Skaggs was not sure if that meant the vaccine was
expired in 2016 or 2021. This of?cer informed Skaggs that the vaccinations were most likely out of date, but
would con?rm. Skaggs stated that he had been certi?ed through Public Health to administer the rabies
vaccinations, but that it had been a while since his certi?cation. Skaggs stated that every animal at the
facility was up to date on rabies vaccination utilizing that vaccine. Skaggs affirmed that he had most of his
rabies vaccination certi?cates up till approximately 6 months before this date. Skaggs stated that a
previous worker had apparently taken a lot of his documentation upon them leaving. Skaggs also produced
a large bag or various medicines from a bag located on the passenger side seat of the Foundations van.
Skaggs added that they vaccinate for parvo, and have never had a case at the facility. Skaggs stated that
they don't take in near as many animals to the facilities as needed, and af?rmed that they will not take pit
bulls. Skaggs stated that they would typically draw up a sponsorship agreement for animals taken in by the
facility. He con?rmed that since this last round of complaints, they were down to one sponsored dog, and
was not receiving the donations on it now. Skaggs con?rmed they operated mainly of donations at
the facility. Skaggs verbally agreed to a more thorough veterinary inspection of the animals and property at
that time. Skaggs also agreed to an inspection of any paperwork surrounding The Trixie Foundation.
Skaggs stated he would get the information together for review at the same time.

This of?cer spoke with Dr. Derek Caudill, veterinarian with Animal Care Hospital in West Liberty, at his
of?ce. Dr. Caudill con?rmed that The Trixie Foundation (also known as ?Pauly?s Place" to them) was a client
since approximately 2014. Dr. Caudill stated that The Trixie Foundation typically will bring 3 to 4 dogs every
week on average to their clinic. Dr. Caudill con?rmed that Randy Skaggs would typically authorize
approximately 40% of the requested diagnostics. And that all requested euthanasia by the veterinarians
was denied by Randy Skaggs.

On February 2, 2018; this of?cer, along with Dr. Beth Johnson (KDA OSV Field Staff Veterinarian)
responded to The Trixie Foundation location for inspection. Ronnie Smith, Elliott Co. ACO, met us at the
facility. Randy Skaggs, Debra Durham, and Kenny Hampton from The Trixie Foundation were present as
well. The main area of the facility was once again found to be dirt/mud conditions. Snow had been received
in the area, and temperatures were around 20 degrees. Skaggs had a large volume of paperwork to be
reviewed upon arrival. Skaggs stated that he kept both a business log and a medical log at the facility. The
decision was made to do the physical examination of the facilities and animals ?rst due to the
environmental conditions that day.

Skaggs' number of animals located at the facility was consist with what had been reported a day earlier
(164 dogs, 50 cats, 8 chickens, and 2 horses). Skaggs stated that approximately 110 of the dogs were
housed together in the main compound lot. Several V-shaped feeding troughs were located with free
choice dry food being provided. Water appeared clean at the time of inspection. Three buildings at the
facility had heat being provided via coal and/or wood stoves. During the inspection, several dogs were
noted scratching themselves. Skaggs identi?ed one of the buildings containing most of his veterinary
supplies/medications. Skaggs stated that most of the antibiotics, including those that require prescription.
were purchased through Lambert Vet Supply in Kansas. When questioned by Dr. Johnson as to who
provided the prescriptions; Skaggs stated that a veterinarian at Lambert did that.

A review of the vaccinations utilized by Skaggs was performed. The rabies vaccine was found to have
expired in October of 2016. Skaggs recon?rmed that he had obtained a certi?cation to vaccinate the dogs
and cats with the rabies vaccine, but he thought it may have expired. {Dr. Johnson spoke with Dr. Kelly
Giesbracht, State Public Health Veterinarian, on February 5, 2018. A search of Randy Skaggs was
performed back to 2012 and they could not ?nd Skaggs in the certi?cation database} Dr. Johnson did
review corrective actions with Skaggs covering several items at the facility. Another Trixie Foundation
employee, Taj Boyd, appeared at the entrance at that time. Boyd stated that he had been working and
living a the site for about one week. Boyd stated that he had been burying an animal on the property. A

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review of the two horses was performed as well. The horses were located on The Trixie Foundation
property, on the north side of Little Brushy Creek Road. Dr. Johnson found the horses to be of adequate
body condition. Due to the length of inspection time, the decision was made to review the paperwork at a
later date.

NOTE: SEE DR. BETH REPORT.

On February 9, 2018; this of?cer, along with Ronnie Smith, met with Randy Skaggs to review the
Foundation paperwork. Skaggs stated that they feed approximately 150 pounds of dog food, and
approximately 30 pounds of cat food per day. Skaggs produced a log of procedures that included times of
special feeding and veterinary procedures performed by Foundation staff or himself. Receipts for purchase
of feed (latest from Sexton Brothers Dog Food) appeared with frequent and regular intervals according to
date of receipts. A copy of The Trixie Foundations 2016 990 was also reviewed at that time. It showed that
the Foundation had total revenues of $123,210. Schedule 0 listed "Animal Food And Supplies" expenses
as $13,645 and "Veterinary Fees" expenses as $5,703. Receipts from "Help for Animals Spay/Neuter
Clinic? in Barbourville, West Virginia were also noted in the paperwork. Skaggs stated that he would
occasionally utilize there services as a low cost spay 8 neuter clinic as well.

Skaggs agreed voluntarily sign Authorization for Release of Veterinary Medical Records forms for both
Animal Care Hospital in West Liberty. KY, and Lambert Vet Supply in Fairbury, NE.

The form was deliveried to Animal Care Hospital, and Dr. Derek Caudill was requested to provide a
statement.

On February 14, 2018; the form was emailed to Lambert Vet Supply.

On February 28, 2018; received statement from Animal Care Hospital, Dr. Derek Caudill concerning Randy
Skaggs The Trixie Foundation. NOTE: SEE DR. D. STATEMENT.

On March 6, 2018; this of?cer received an email from Randy Skaggs amending the number of animals at
The Trixie Foundation. According to Skaggs the count is 139 dogs and about 40 cats. Skaggs indicated in
the email that he had forgotten to 'delete' the ones that had died in 2017.

On March 7, 2018; Warrant for Arrest was executed by Tpr. Kyler Wright, KSP Post 8 - Morehead, for Elliott
County District Court on Randy Skaggs. This of?cer assisted Tpr. Wright in execution of the warrant.
Skaggs stated several times while being detained that he was the only one that knew the feeding schedule
and procedures for the dogs. Both Kenny Hampton and Debra Durham were both present at the
Foundation property as well at the time of arrest. Tpr. Wright speci?cally asked Durham if she and Hampton
could handle to feeding and care of the animals in Skaggs absence. Durham stated that she knew what to
do, and could handle the situation. While at the Elliott County Sheriff's Of?ce; Skaggs stated again that we
had put the dogs lives in jeopardy with him not there at the property. This of?cer questioned Skaggs as to
whether Durham was still living at the compound. and Hampton just a quarter mile down the road. Skaggs
stated he was the only one that knew how to care for the dogs. Skaggs was allowed to contact Debra
Durham, via phone, to give instructions of the care speci?cs. Skaggs also stated that he would not
surrender the animals voluntarily.

ATTACHMENTS:
Dr. Beth Johnson's report of The Trixie Foundation from February 2, 2018.

Dr. Derek Caudill's statement of The Trixie Foundation dated February 21, 2018.

Authorization for Release of Veterinary Medical Records forms signed by Randy Skaggs, dated February 9.
2018.

METHODS OF OPERATION:

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1.12912018 2:45:00 PM -- Shane Mitchell -- PHONE CALL

Spoke with complainant Julia Sharp via phone. Sharp stated that The Trixie Foundation had been operating for years in Elliott County. Sharp
alleged that there were 50103 violations, human traf?cking, EPA violations. along with animal neglect being committed by Trixie Foundation
operator Randy Skaggs. Sharp stated that she had been getting in contact with Kentucky State Police, IRS, EPA in hopes of having an
investigation of the Trixie Foundation prompted since 2003.

13112018 1:14:00 PM -- Shane Mitchell -- PHONE CALL
Spoke with Elliott County Attorney. Patrick Trent. concerning recent renewed complaints about The Trixie Foundation and Randy Skaggs.

21112018 10:30:00 AM -- Shane Mitchel! -- INTER VIEW

Spoke with Elliott County Sheriff Ronnie Stephens. along with Elliott County Animal Control Of?cer Ronnie Smith, at the Elliott County Sheriff's
Of?ce. Interview was concerning past and current complaints both had received concerning Randy Skaggs and The Trixie Foundation.

21112018 11:30:00 AM -- Shane Mitchel! -- INTER VIEW

lnilial interview of Randy Skaggs at The Trixie Foundation concerning complaint. Also spoke with Debra Rennirt - Durham (Foundation
employee) during initial inspection of Trixie Foundation property at that time.

21212018 12:15:00 PM Shane Mitchell INTER VIEW
Interview of Randy Skaggs at The Trixie Foundation property; as well as. inspection of animals and facilities with Dr. Beth Johnson.

21812018 11:38:00 AM -- Shane MitcheII -- PHONE CALL

Spoke with "Lisa" at Lambert Vet Supply (Corporate Office in Fairbury. NE). Requested inlon'nation on amount of business Skaggs was
engaging in with them. She stated that she would have to check with a supervisor concerning that request, and call back.

2/8/2018 5:49:00 PM -- Shane Mitche? -- PHONE CALL
Spoke with Jaime Lambert Lambert Vet Suppy). Ms. Lambert confirmed that Randy Skaggs was a client. Lambert requested that any

questions we have be forwarded to her for review by their attorney's. informed Lambert that I would include an Authorization of Release with
my questions.

2/9/2018 I 2:45:00 PM -- Shane Mitchell -- INTER VIEW

Interviewed Randy Skaggs. Review and inspection of The Trixie Foundation paperwork.

2/27/2018 12:14:00 PM -- Shane Mitchell PHONE CALL
Spoke with Tpr. K. Wright. KSP. Tpr. Wright stated that KSP had opened a case on The Trixie Foundation. and he had been assigned to

investigate. Tpr. Wright was informed of KDA's ongoing investigation. Tpr. Wright stated that he would like to offer any assistance in this matter.
and help work the case if possible. Briefed Tpr. Wright on my investigation.

2/28/2018 12:31 :00 PM -- Shane Mitchell -- PHONE CALL

Spoke with Jamie Lambert. Ms. Lambert stated that she had pulled records for the past year of business with Randy Skaggs. She stated that
some prescription medication was listed on the invoices. A copy of those prescriptions were requested. Ms. Lambert stated she would have to

check with Kansas and Kentucky Board of Pharmacy to ensure compliance with the release of that information.

3/3/2018 4:20:00 PM -- Shane MitcheII -- OTHER

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Met with Tpr. K. Wright for brie?ng on The Trixie Foundation case. Turned over photographs and veterinary statements.

3/6/2018 2:02:00 PM -- Shane Mitchell -- OTHER

Received email from Randy Skaggs amending the number of animals at The Trixie Foundation. Skaggs continued that the correct number was
136 dogs and approximately 40 cats at the location currently.

3/ 10:00:00 AM -- Shame Mitchell -- OTHER
Met with Tpr. Wright and Patrick Trent at Elliott County Attorney's Of?ce.

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Trixie Foundation Investigation, February 2, 2018

Person in Charge: Randy Skaggs

Employees: Kenny Hampton (has been there for 4 years), Debra (working since
late 2017), another older gentlemen that has just started helping this week (did
not introduce himself)

Officer Shane Mitchell and Dr. Beth Johnson were present along with ACO for
Elliott County, Ronnie Smith.

Officer Shane Mitchell visited the premise on Thursday, February and
made some initial observations. We went through all of the housing facilities and
observed most of the animals present at the premise. Randy states that he has
164 dogs, 50 cats, 8 chickens and 2 horses. Most of the dogs (Randy stated
approximately 110) are housed in a large pen with several dog houses bedded
with straw and at least two small ?apartments" that had wood/coal stoves for
warmth. They utilize straw as the primary bedding for the animals. There are
several ?feeding? stations that are troughs with free choice dry food available at
all times and several buckets of water around for the animals. There are also
several pans with food available. Inside the houses, there were several older
animals with debilitating disease due to old age. They were resting comfortably by
the stoves.

Randy showed us a room in one of the apartments that contained the
antibiotics, etc. that they use to treat certain ailments that occur with the dogs.
i.e. Beagle had puncture wound on leg that had minimal swelling and they were
going to give him cephalexin 250mg. He states that they purchase most of their
antibiotics from Lambert Vet Supply in Kansas. asked who signed his
prescriptions and he said a veterinarian at Lambert did that. He also utilizes two
local veterinarians in the area for the animals. They also order products from
Jeffers, etc.

There were several dogs with what appeared to be Demodectic Mange. He
stated that he had been treating the dogs for Sarcoptic mange with Paramite. He
stated he had Amitraz to treat the dogs for Demodex. Most of the dogs were
mature to geriatric in age. Most of the dogs were in good body condition. The
only dogs that appeared thin were very old. All of the dogs that die on the place

are buried there. One dog had just recently passed away and one of the helpers
was digging a grave for this dog while we were there.

There were three other areas that housed smaller dogs or very old dogs.
The other areas primarily housed the dogs in apartments heated with wood or
coal and the cats had access to these facilities as well. Once again food was
available in the form of dry food and water was present in buckets and was clean.
There was a bin of food under a shed where they kept the dog and cat food.
Most of the food is purchased from a local pet food manufacturer. All of the cats
located on the premise had free range and several pet doors were present in the
housing areas for the cats was impossible to catalog all of
the cats.

Officer Mitchell told me that all trash (feces, dirty straw, etc.) is collected
and placed in dog/cat food bags. The bags are stored beside the road and taken
to a dumpster in town for disposal at regular intervals. Areas where the dogs
were confined to, did appear clean (minimal feces) considering the muddy, cold
environment that we have had recently.

Vaccines: All vaccines were stored in a refrigerator in one building. All of
the vaccines were expired including the Rabies vaccine. Most of the vaccine
expired in 2016 or 2014. The vaccines available include:

Rabies- single dose vials
4?way 
Feline rhinotracheitis?panlekopenia -Ca icivirus-chlamydia

No vaccines included Coronavirus or leptospirosis for the dogs or Feline Leukemia
vaccine for cats. Most of the animals were dewormed with safeguard or Pyrantel
Palmoate suspension.

Randy stated that he used to have a certificate to vaccinate the dogs and
cats against rabies but it has expired. He would like to become recertified to do
this. The dogs and cats all need to be vaccinated with a current rabies vaccine
and their appropriate vaccination protocol including Leptospirosis and feline
leukemia protection respectively.

I spoke to Dr. Kelly Giesbracht, State Public Health Veterinarian, on
Monday, February regarding the Rabies Certification process. They went back
to 2012 and did not have Mr. Skaggs in the database. She stated he would have
to recertified by attending the course which is offered in November and must

maintain certification by renewing yearly between January 1-February 27 each
yeah

Flea Control:

He stated that they utilize a pyrethrin spray on the premise to control fleas
and ticks. They bath the dogs in Dawn to get rid of fleas and ticks.

We discussed the following topics for improvement:
Check each animal and any new additions for microchip.

Vaccinate the animals (dogs and cats) on the facility immediately with
nonexpired vaccine. This includes Rabies and vaccine which includes leptospirosis
for the dogs and feline leukemia for the cats.

Initiate treatment for demodectic mange immediately for the several dogs
exhibiting signs.

The one concern I have is with the increased prevalence of influenza and kennel
cough in the dog population this facility would be very susceptible for an outbreak
and would be very difficult to contain and treat all animals. We were not shown
any quarantine facilities on the premise. A written protocol should be established
for isolating new additions and/or sick animals in a quarantine facility.

Another concern is the overcrowding issue. This presents problems for increased I
incidence of trauma due to aggressive behavior, increased disease risks and
concern for those animals which are unable to consume the dry food due to
dentition problems or advanced age.

Another concern is that it appears that they are caring for these animals on a day
by day basis. Their funding is not secure and what is going to happen when there
is no funding Randy states that he has room to expand up where
the horses are and the fencing is available but they lack the labor to build. The

other concern of moving the animals to top of hill is lack of shade. Where they
are located right now there is plenty of trees to provide shade.

HORSES

The horses were maintained in a lot with 2 strand electric fence up above
where the main dog/cat area are. The lot does not have grass at this time but
there is plenty of dead grassy areas around. There is a dug out spring that
provides water. The horses both had blankets on and were in good body
condition. They appeared to be 14-16 yrs. of age and when asked about their
breed, Kenny said TWH. One is a solid black mare and the other is a black/white
spotted mare. Their body condition is 5-6/10. They had plenty of good quality
grass hay available and Kenny said they were being fed some grain.

 

Trixie Foundation Investigation, February 2, 2018
Person in Charge: Randy Scaggs

Employees: Kenny Hampton (has been there for 4 years), Debra (working since
late 2017), another older gentlemen that has just started helping this week (did
not introduce himself)

Officer Shane Mitchell and Dr. Beth Johnson were present along with ACO for
Elliott County.

Officer Shane Mitchell visited the premise on Thursday, February 15?, and
made some initial observations. We went through all of the housing facilities and
observed most of the animals present at the premise. Randy states that he has
164 dogs, 50 cats, 8 chickens and 2 horses. Most of the dogs (Randy stated
approximately 110) are housed in a large pen with several dog houses bedded
with straw and at least two small ?apartments? that had wood/coal stoves for
warmth. They utilize straw as the primary bedding for the animals. There are
several ?feeding? stations that are troughs with free choice dry food available at
all times and several buckets of water around for the animals. There are also
several pans with food available. Inside the houses, there were several older

animals with debilitating disease due to old age. They were resting comfortably by
the stoves.

Randy showed us a room in one of the apartments that contained the
antibiotics, etc. that they use to treat certain ailments that occur with the dogs.
i.e. Beagle had puncture wound on leg that had minimal swelling and they were
going to give him cephalexin 250mg. He states that they purchase most of their
antibiotics from Lambert Vet Supply in Kansas. I asked who signed his
prescriptions and he said a veterinarian at Lambert did that. He also utilizes two
local veterinarians in the area for the animals. They also order products from
Jeffers, etc.

There were several dogs with what appeared to be Demodectic Mange. He
stated that he had been treating the dogs for Sarcoptic mange with Paramite. He
stated he had Amitraz to treat the dogs for Demodex. Most of the dogs were
mature to geriatric in age. Most of the dogs were in good body condition. The
only dogs that appeared thin were very old. All of the dogs that die on the place

are buried there. One dog had just recently passed away and one of the helpers
was digging a grave for this dog while we were there.

There were three other areas that housed smaller dogs or very old dogs.
The other areas primarily housed the dogs in apartments heated with wood or
coal and the cats had access to these facilities as well. Once again food was
available in the form ofdry food and water was present in buckets and was clean.
There was a bin of food under a shed where they kept the dog and cat food.
Most of the food is purchased from a local pet food manufacturer. All of the cats
located on the premise had free range and several pet doors were present in the
housing areas for the cats was impossible to catalog all of
the cats.

Officer Mitchell told me that all trash (feces, dirty straw, etc.) is collected
and placed in dog/cat food bags. The bags are stored beside the road and taken
to a dumpster in town for disposal at regular intervals. Areas where the dogs
were confined to, did appear clean (minimal feces) considering the muddy, cold
environment that we have had recently.

Vaccines: All vaccines were stored in a refrigerator in one building. All of
the vaccines were expired including the Rabies vaccine. Most of the vaccine
expired in 2016 or 2014. The vaccines available include:

Rabies- single dose vials
4-way 
Feline rhinotracheitis-panlekopenia -Ca icivirus-chlamydia

No vaccines included Coronavirus or leptospirosis for the dogs or Feline Leukemia
vaccine for cats. Most of the animals were dewormed with safeguard or Pyrantel
Palmoate suspension.

Randy stated that he used to have a certificate to vaccinate the dogs and
cats against rabies but it has expired. He would like to become recertified to do
this. The dogs and cats all need to be vaccinated with a current rabies vaccine
and their appropriate vaccination protocol including Leptospirosis and feline
leukemia protection respectively.

I spoke to Dr. Kelly Giesbracht, State Public Health Veterinarian, on
Monday, February regarding the Rabies Certification process. They went back
to 2012 and did not have Mr. Scaggs in the database. She stated he would have
to recertified by attending the course which is offered in November and must
maintain certification by renewing yearly between January 1-February 27 each
yean

Flea Control:

He stated that they utilize a pyrethrin spray on the premise to control fleas
and ticks. They bath the dogs in Dawn to get rid of fleas and ticks.

We discussed the following topics for improvement:
Check each animal and any new additions for microchip.

Vaccinate the animals (dogs and cats) on the facility immediately with
nonexpired vaccine. This includes Rabies and vaccine which includes leptospirosis
for the dogs and feline leukemia for the cats.

Initiate treatment for demodectic mange immediately for the several dogs
exhibiting signs.

The one concern I have is with the increased prevalence of influenza and kennel
cough in the dog population this facility would be very susceptible for an outbreak
and would be very diffitult to contain and treat all animals. We were not shown
any quarantine facilities on the premise. A written protocol should be established
for isolating new additions and/or sick animals in a quarantine facility.

Another concern is the overcrowding issue. This presents problems for increased
incidence of trauma due to aggressive behavior, increased disease risks and
concern for those animals which are unable to consume the dry food due to
dentition problems or advanced age.

Another concern is that it appears that they are caring for these animals on a day
by day basis. Their funding is not secure and what is going to happen when there
is no funding Randy states that he has room to expand up where
the horses are and the fencing is available but they lack the labor to build. The

other concern of moving the animals to top of hill is lack of shade. Where they
are located right now there is plenty of trees to provide shade.

HORSES

The horses were maintained in a lot with 2 strand electric fence up above
where the main dog/cat area are. The lot does not have grass at this time but
there is plenty of dead grassy areas around. There is a dug out spring that
provides water. The horses both had blankets on and were in good body
condition. They appeared to be 14-16 of age and when asked about their
breed, Kenny said TWH. One is a solid black mare and the other is a black/white
spotted mare. Their body condition is 5-6/10. They had plenty of good quality
grass hay available and Kenny said they were being fed some grain.

Ryan Queries Robert C. Stout, DVM

 

Commissirmcr State Veterinarian
l?S Commute Dave 109 Commute Drive
Frankfurt. RY 40601 Frankfort. KY 406??

Phone: (502] 573-0450 Phone: {502) 782-5901
Fax (502) 533-0046 . I 2 Fax: (502) 573-1020

Kentucky Department of Agriculture
A and Sonia! Agency

Authorization for Release of Veterinary Medical Records to
the Kentucky Department of Agriculture

I. Trait" Web?. hereby authorize the release of

all veterinary medi l'iecords. correspondence. billing information. and veterinary medical
reports and evaluations from:

Veterinary Clinic Name: V012 
Veterinarian-z 3&5: Ms. TM Lactate?l:
Address: 5?10 Fit-reef ?it-burg. NE @3352.

Regarding the veterinary medical histories. diagnosis. assessment. evaluation. treatment
of all animals under my ownership. partnership. care. and control to the Kentucky Department of
Agriculture or any authorized agent or investigator of the Department

A photocopy of this authorization shall be deemed e?ective as the original.
This authorization shall be effective for one year from date of signing.

Client Name: Roan-=13 Sit-Rae?s dim. '17in Ma?m
ClientAddress: mm L- Hi!" Bans-1?3 debtor/a (if, 25/ 41130

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Signature: . ALE.-. a Date: 


The Kentucky Veterinary Practice Act requires "a written authorization or other form of waiver
executed by the client or an appropriate court order or subpoena? before a veterinary clinic may
release produce copies of your animal's medical records to a third party. See KRS
This document. when completed by a client. serves as the "written authorization
or other form of waiver? required by law.

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Kentucky Department of Agriculture
A Consumer Protection and Service Agency

Authorization for Release of Veterinary Medical Records to
the Kentucky Department of Agriculture

?kr??S chose Mists-ox ,hereby authorize the release of

all veterinal'y medical records, correspondence, billing information. and veterinary medical
reports and evaluations from:

VetennaryClinicName' AAMPJ Cow-s Hosp-43x1
Veterinarian EoluJarcl (Div-5k it
Address: 13?04 Lot-1% L'b?A?s tl?' hill-VIZ

Regarding the veterinary medical histories, diagnosis. assessment. evaluation, andior treatment
of all animals under my ownership. partnership. care. and control to the Kentucky Department of
Agriculture or any authorized agent or investigator of the Department.

A photocopy of this authorization shall be deemed effective as the original.
This authorization shall be effective for one year from date of signing.
Client Name: Ethnic.) Shula}; Abe. "Tim: ?The, amalgam
Client Address I [Hi L- 39-46113 Cj?lw'Signature: Date: 3/ 

The Kentucky Veterinary Practice Act requires ?a written authorization or other form of waiver
executed by the client or an appropriate court order or subpoena? before a veterinary clinic may
release produce copies of your animal?s medicet records to a third party See KRS
This document. when completed by a ctient. serves as the ?written authorization
or other form of waiver" required by law.

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