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Second woman guilty of dog abuse

December 29, 2010 In Brief No Comments

(Ohio, United States) An Adams County woman accused of keeping dozens of dogs in filthy conditions has been found guilty of abusing the animals.

Joyce Nixon made an Alford plea Monday, which means that while she was not admitting guilt, she was found guilty by the judge.

More than 60 dogs were taken by animal control after being found in extremely unhealthy conditions in March.

All of the dogs that were healthy enough were eventually adopted out. Nixon was convicted of animal maltreatment.

Prosecutors said specifically it was the part of the law that deals with torture, torment and cruelty. Nixon will be sentenced on Jan. 31 and faces up to 180 days in jail, a mental health evaluation and the possibility of never being allowed to own animals again.

Her mother, Evelyn Nixon, was found guilty in the same case last month. She will be sentenced Dec. 27.

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