NEW CASTLE — A 39-year-old man was arrested after 98 animals, including 49 cats, 42 dogs, and seven small animals, were seized from a townhome in New Castle where the owner operated an animal rescue, a news release said.
The Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal services said Mark Ptomey, of New Castle was arraigned at JP Court 11 on Oct. 1 and released on $231 unsecured bail.
Mr. Ptomey is the founder and president of Pets and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Inc., which he operated out of his residence, the release said. He is charged with 64 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, 72 dog housing violations, 27 dog licensing violations, and 68 rabies vaccination violations, the release said…