Medford Woman Charged With Animal Neglect After Multiple Dead Cats Found on Property
MEDFORD, Ore. — A 65-year-old woman from Medford has been charged with seven counts of first-degree animal neglect following the discovery of several dead cats on her property.
The discovery was made by Medford Police Department officers on Thursday afternoon, when they responded to a welfare check in the 1800 block of Roxy Ann Place.
Upon arrival, police officers and members of Jackson County Mental Health and the Mobile Crisis Team observed a dead cat inside the property.
A search warrant was served, and members of the Medford Police Livability Team, Code Enforcement, and Jackson County Animal Control also took part in the investigation.
- Thursday afternoon: Police and crisis teams respond to a welfare check.
- Arrival: Officers see a dead cat inside and seek a warrant.
- Search: Multiple dead and live cats are found.
- After search: Living cats go to Jackson County Animal Control.
- Now: Wendy Diamond faces seven first degree animal neglect counts.
Multiple Dead and Live Cats Were Found
The search uncovered multiple dead and live cats on the property.
The living cats were taken into the care of Jackson Animal Control, and their condition is being evaluated.
This is an ongoing felony investigation. Diamond may face additional charges.