A Montgomery County animal sanctuary that raised nearly $70,000 in donations after a deadly barn fire is now under criminal investigation — and its owners are facing charges of torturing the very animals they claimed to protect.
Erin Beth Wiggle, 46, and Michael Wiggle, 52, of Lansdale, were arrested Wednesday, July 23 by Montgomery County animal control officers. The couple, who run the House of Wiggle Goats in Worcester Township, are charged with 14 criminal counts tied to alleged abuse, neglect, and torture.
The charges include four counts of Felony Aggravated Cruelty to Animals – Torture, five counts of Misdemeanor Animal Neglect for Lack of Drinking Water, and five counts of Misdemeanor Animal Neglect for Lack of Veterinary Care, according to court filings.
The Fire That Sparked It All
Flames erupted from the Wiggles’ barn around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30. It took firefighters time to bring it under control — but by then, the damage was done…