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***UPDATED - March 23, 2018 at 2:45pm
Released by Sgt. William Bailey
This investigation has been ongoing since the night of March 16th. We have been working with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to evaluate the health of each dog removed from the property in this case. Based on our investigation, deputies contacted 63 year old Pamela G Kyler of La Pine today and she has been charged with two felony counts of Animal Neglect. Kyler was cited in lieu of custody for one count of Animal Neglect I and one count of Animal Neglect II. Each count is a felony and alleges the neglect occurred to ten or more animals.
There are still dogs at the Humane Society of Central Oregon under veterinary care. In the coming weeks, we will continue to work with HSCO to monitor, document, and forward any new information to the Deschutes County District Attorneys Office for review.
**END OF UPDATE**
Released by: Sgt. William Bailey - Public Information Officer
Release Date: March 19, 2018
NARRATIVE:
On March 16, 2018, at approximately 11:00 am, deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 51000 Block of Ash Road in La Pine to perform a welfare check on multiple dogs.
Deputies were permitted to perform a visual inspection of the dogs on the property and observed minimum care standards were not being met. Additionally, one adult female dog and two puppies were located in distress and in need of urgent care. The adult female dog was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment, but has since been euthanized. The two puppies located with the adult female dog are being cared for at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, but their prognosis is uncertain.
The owner of the dogs is cooperating with investigators. During the initial stages of the investigation, she released ownership in the 53 dogs to the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Medical assessments have been ongoing throughout the weekend and the health of each dog varies. The breeds of the dogs removed from the property include Labradors, German Shorthairs and Dachshunds.
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is appreciative of the quick response and incredible partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon and the Oregon Humane Society during this investigation. The health and welfare of the dogs is the primary focus right now. It will take time to review the medical assessments from each dog to determine what charges may be filed.