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Charges of animal neglect against Goochland County animal shelter
Published: March 08, 2010
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A Hadensville woman will face two misdemeanor charges of animal neglect in Goochland District Court on April 12.

Annette Thompson operates the Pet Rescue Foundation in Hadensville.

Two warrants were sworn out last week against Thompson, one alleging animal cruelty, a class 1 misdemeanor, in the death of a horse last year at the foundation and one alleging animal neglect, a class 4 misdemeanor.
In a preliminary hearing on Monday, March 8 before Judge Edward Carpenter, the more serious charge involving the death of the horse was amended to a class 4 misdemeanor.

Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Nancy Oglesby said there was not enough evidence to support the more serious charge of animal cruelty.

Maximum penalty for a class 4 misdemeanor is a $250 fine.

According to Oglesby, Goochland Animal Control inspected the facility last week and found no current violations.



Reader Comments


rick jarrell of goochland  |  Mar. 21, 2010, 09:03 AM

Patti that is the first good idea you had . wipe her butt please . then stick it in your mouth . then shut the h-ll up and carry your a—back where you came from .


rick jarrell of sandyhook  |  Mar. 20, 2010, 03:32 AM

Let me say i trust my sheriffs department and my animal control . if they say this kennel is beiing run good than i believe them . does ms Stinson call my law enforcement liars . does she call our animal control officers liars . ive already read accusations of the good old boys . r
  this right here should send a red flag . dont believe these people who save puppies and leave the mommies to be euthanized . simply disgusting .


Anonymous of Goochland  |  Mar. 19, 2010, 10:18 AM

For the people who don’t know already, new article on the main page of the Goochland Gazette.


Animal Advocate of Midlothian  |  Mar. 18, 2010, 09:16 PM

This situation makes me sick.  There is no excuse for animal abuse and neglect.  If Ms. Thompson is so short of funds, how is she able to buy up surrounding properties to expand her operation?  Is this what the donations paid for?  I hope for the animals’ sakes that she gives them up for adoption or puts them down if they are beyond reasonable measures to make them well.  No sense in prolonging their pain and suffering.  Suffering thru a long cold winter only makes their lives worse.  How lonely and abandoned they must feel.  I already have too many pets or I would take some of them.  But, I know my limits and Ms. Thompson should know hers.  Please, Ms. Thompson, let someone else care for them.  Someone who has the means, for the animals’ sake.


Patti Stinson of Reston, VA  |  Mar. 17, 2010, 12:19 PM

Rescue has already saved HUNDREDS of dogs from Thompson, at cost of mqny thousands of dollars.  What else do you want us to do for her - wipe her butt?

Is there a part of that you don’t understand??

Every time rescue takes 10, she gets 20 more to replace them.  She is a HOARDER - that’s what they do.

Is there a part of that you don’t understand??


Patti Stinson of Reston, VA  |  Mar. 17, 2010, 12:18 PM

Rescue has already saved HUNDREDS of dogs from Thompson, at cost of many thousands of dollars. 

Every time rescue takes 10, she gets 20 more to replace them.  She is a HOARDER - that’s what they do.


carey of goochland va  |  Mar. 17, 2010, 11:40 AM

seriously? how did a case about animal cruelty get turned into all of you attaching each other?! it is not about YOU, if it were about you then why dont you all go adopt one of those poor animals and give them a good home.!?


For the Animals  |  Mar. 16, 2010, 07:59 PM

Volunteer of Louisa, I am so glad that you are no longer replying to Patti Stinson because you are flat out lying. Either that or you believe Thompson’s lies so I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt.

Let’s start with the paperwork. Two weeks ago, all of Annette’s dogs finally received their rabies inoculation. So guess what that means? Until very recently, she was going against the law & should be fined. It’s another story to see if she will be properly cited. Do you truly expect us to believe that all of her paperwork was misplaced? I hope you don’t think that we are actually that gullible.

There is no way you would know how many dead dogs are buried on her property for Annette does not know herself. She couldn’t even name most of the dogs when I volunteered there. You are correct in stating that burying your own dogs on your property is acceptable. However, you act like Annette is giving them a proper burial with flowers & a eulogy bidding them a fond farewell after living a wonderful life. Nooooooo, they are buried in mass graves most of them nameless without ever feeling the comfort of a warm bed or chance to act like a normal dog. Also, it’s so sad that you are never allowed to even walk a dog since she stated it gets the other dogs excited. And to think that none of them received the proper vet care makes me shudder to think of how so many animals suffered and the pain they endured toward the end of their lives. 

You may have witnessed only rescues taking puppies, but the rescues that I know mostly take adult and older dogs. We could have just been there at different times. I am not affliated with any rescue by the way. I was a volunteer who just wanted to help.

You state that Annette is being picked on for playing a vet. She should be more than picked on. She should be prosecuted to the fullest extent for her actions since it’s ILLEGAL for anybody to performing veterinary procedures. Perhaps you would change your mind after seeing a dog operated on without any type of anesthesia. 

Thompson has recently cleaned up her act since the public found out about her pseudo-sanctuary, but she will NEVER stop taking in more animals. She is a hoarder plain and simple with little money to properly feed much less care for these animals. Unless legal action is taken, animals WILL 100% CONTINUE TO DIE UNNECESSARILY FROM LACK OF PROPER MEDICAL ATTENTION AND CARE! 

People who knowingly lie to protect Annette’s facade should be ashamed of themselves. I will not stop personally until the ENTIRE truth is known for this is just a very small portion.

I do this for you, the animals who have crossed over and are finally happy, healthy, and free from the extreme neglect you were forced to endure. You deserve justice. And I do this for you, the animals who RIGHT NOW need immediate vet care. I hope that you’re still able to be saved.


Michelle of Richmond VA  |  Mar. 16, 2010, 12:15 PM

For the record it is true the dogs have been tied up for a long time in the front yard, not temporarily and sid has been tied up for months at a time, not while his suite was being cleaned.!I saw it with my own eyes!!


ex volunteer of va  |  Mar. 16, 2010, 11:54 AM

listen volunteer louisa, you need to get your eyes checked. Annette has 4 FOUR dogs tied in front of her house they have been tied up there
for a very long time, SID was tied to a 4FT CHAIN
even the STATE VET noted that, SID had no where
to move he stepped in SHIT could not walk run
nothing, RADAR, was tied for many years there
to a TREE - he is now in rescue, tied since he
was a pup so what the heck are you talking about
SHE ties up dogs for a long time.
She sews dogs up with needle and thread
without any anesthetic
she does not have enough food for them most of
the time.
She had a 3 legged beagle inside her house
with stomach torn wide open trying to help this
dog, and other one with his neck ripped apart
by being attack by dogs, she sewed his neck up
We do not care about Annette, we are concerned
about the ANIMALS do you understand taht
also I was told yesterday living in a camper
is against the law in Goochland, she is living
in a camper behind he torn up unliveable house.
GET the Picture- We ARE ONLY CONCERNED FOR THE
WELFARE OF THE ANIMALS, WE HAVE PROOF, BELIEVE
ME WE HAVE PROOF, SO SHUT THE HELL UP


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