Officials are reporting a significant rise in animal abuse and cruelty cases in parts of Upstate New York.
Over the last few weeks, law enforcement agencies in parts of Upstate New York have been dealing with a large jump in the number of reported animal abuse cases. Recently, law enforcement in Washington County, NY, reported the discovery of 21 deceased dogs at a boarding facility in Argyle, NY.
Last month, we told you about the two women from Saratoga County, NY, who were arrested and charged with 37 counts of animal cruelty after it was discovered that they had various animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and more, living in awful conditions in Wilton, NY.
Animal Abuse on the Rise in Saratoga County, NY
Earlier this month, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) announced another arrest after receiving an animal complaint call on September 2, 2025, involving a 38-year-old woman and a Pit Bull dog she recently surrendered…