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Central Point Woman Charged With Animal Abuse After 80 Cats Found in Unsanitary Home

Jennifer Griswold faces charges of first-degree criminal mistreatment and first-degree animal abuse, according to KOBI5. The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 20, 2026, 5:33 p.m. ETWritten Aug 22, 2026, 1:16 a.m. ET
A Central Point woman has been after authorities say she kept 80 cats in hazardous and unsanitary conditions, according to KOBI5. The charges were announced on August 20, 2026. Jennifer Griswold faces charges of first-degree criminal mistreatment and first-degree animal abuse, as reported by KOBI5. The case is being investigated by Central Point Police. The matter is at the charging stage and has not been resolved. The charges are allegations, and Griswold is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The cats have been rescued and are now adoption-ready, according to the report.

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