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New charges against Goochland County’s Pet Rescue Foundation Published: April 14, 2010
By Ken Odor jodor@goochlandgazette.com Pet Rescue Foundation operator Annette Thompson of Hadensville faces new charges after 13 more complaints of animal neglect were filed against her earlier this month. Thompson had been scheduled to stand trial April 12 on the one remaining Class IV misdemeanor animal neglect charge facing her. After Thompson’s attorney Darvin Satterwhite asked for a continuance, a trial on the misdemeanor and the newly filed charges is now scheduled for May 24 in Goochland General District Court. An investigation by an ad hoc group of animal welfare advocates led to two original charges being filed on February 27, one a Class I misdemeanor charge in the death of a horse later determined to have been euthanized at the foundation. That charge was reduced to a Class IV misdemeanor and then later dismissed when it was determined that the one year statute of limitations had run out. “We’re grateful for the 13 additional warrants for animal abuse that were issued by the magistrate against Ms. Thompson,” said Eileen McAfee, who investigated the foundation. “For years, so many animals have suffered from her lack of proper care for them. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of the end for the Pet Rescue Foundation.” However, McAfee said she worries about animals still at the Thompson site. “We’re very concerned about the animals who are still suffering on her premises, some of whom are noted in the veterinary records attached to Animal Control’s Investigation Report of 3/5/10 posted on the Goochland Gazette’s Web site,” McAfee said. “So even more than a month after being served with the two initial complaints for abuse, Ms. Thompson continues to provide inadequate care to her animals. Thankfully, Goochland Animal Control Officers obtained veterinary care for them” The new charges, filed by four individuals, allege neglect of a number of dogs adopted from the facility, and focus primarily on a lack of proper veterinary care. One adopted dog was later euthanized and another died several months after adoption. Heartworm infections and Lyme disease were among the ailments suffered by the animals, according to the charges. “We are investigating the charges and preparing for trial,” said Satterwhite when contacted Monday.
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Lin | Mar. 29, 2011, 07:15 AM
Charles, Have you ever been out there? Probably not. Do you have any idea what you are talking about? OR are you just another person jumping on the band wagon? I HAVE been there and I have just “Popped” up there without notice and guess what…NEVER NEVER NEVER have I seen any neglected animal, injured, mistreated, malnourished, or any other deprived/neglected animal. So UNTIL you have FACTS, yes I said FACTS then maybe you should jump off the band wagon! rent a villa of NY | Mar. 20, 2011, 04:45 AM
I agree with you. I am more an animal person. All these people should go to jail for their acts in inhumanity. As people we need to offer those animals a chance, they can not do it alone and its our world we live on not another planet. Lin | Feb. 19, 2011, 11:42 AM
If anyone knows how I may contact Mr. Rick Jarrell please enlighten me. Also if you have any information you would be willing to share concerning the Annette Thompson case I would like to read more so that I may make an informed decision or two. Rick Jarrell of goochland | Sep. 27, 2010, 04:09 PM
Suxy Q I didnt think you would respond . Rick J. of goochland | Sep. 24, 2010, 10:39 AM
Ms Q which case was that ? what was the max and min fine ? what did the judge find as a fair fine for the case you described ? hmmm . Annette was not guilty of any abuse ! Suzie Q. of Sandy Hook | Sep. 24, 2010, 08:07 AM
Wow, I guess that Rick wasn’t in the courtroom since he would have seen what I saw. That is a dog who Annette failed to care for for over 10 years. A dog who has such bad neurological issues that she walks like a drunk home from the brewery every day of her poor life. Annette thought it was normal. She never got the dog any vet care at all and had NO vet records to support that she had even taken her once to the vets. Ms. Thompson had more than 10 years at 365 days a year to get that dog to a vet and couldn’t even produce a rabies cert for her. No wonder she had heartworm and ALL sorts of parasites in her body. Over 3500 days that the ‘good lady’ of Goochland had to make things write with Elizabeth but couldn’t. Pretty sad. Rick Jarrell of goochland | Sep. 24, 2010, 07:02 AM
none of the serious allegations were even in the charges . i could not go to court tuesday but my understanding is guilty and a 350 dollar fine , very minor offenses . none of the other garbage being said was proved . heartworms and lyme desease is the extent of it if im correct . i guess half the state of virginia is in trouble now . dont know if there is an appeal . Need an update of Goochland County | Sep. 22, 2010, 12:49 PM
Rick - what happened in court? - was Annette cleared and is everything ok now? Rick Jarrell of sandyhook | Sep. 21, 2010, 03:48 AM
Today Ms Thompson will have her good name cleared . today she should receive apologies from quite a few people . again thank you Annette for your dedication . William of Sandy Hook | Sep. 18, 2010, 02:02 AM
Rick, Looks like she wasn’t “crazy” as far back as 2005. Maybe you’re not “crazy” either. Maybe. Submit Your Comments Below |
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