CLEARLAKE — Teresa Sanders, of Middletown, appeared in Superior Court on Friday before Judge Stephen Hedstrom facing charges of animal cruelty. A preliminary hearing was set for April 3.
Sanders, is charged with one felony count and one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty for allegedly neglecting her herd of 80 Arabian Horses.
According to Lake County Animal Care and Control, Authorities were called out to Sanders property and discovered the neglected horses. Authorities also said that the horses were skinny and some of the herd were laden with intestinal parasites.
A copy of the complaint was given to defense by Susanne Trones of the District Attorney”s office. Marta Cadloni was appointed to represent her. Sanders stated that she still was seeking public council.
Contact Rene Morales at rmorales@record-bee.com.
