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Nearly 250 Dogs Found in Cages; Owners Charged with Animal Cruelty

Michael and Natasha York face charges after authorities found nearly 250 dogs living in cages without rabies vaccinations. The case remains undecided.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 27, 2026, 7:02 p.m. ETWritten Aug 28, 2026, 5:45 a.m. ET
Michael York and Natasha York have been with second-degree animal cruelty and failing to vaccinate the animals, according to Hawaii News Now. The charges stem from an incident in which authorities found nearly 250 dogs living in cages and among trash, suffering from dehydration, internal parasites, and malnutrition, the outlet reported. The government alleges the Yorks neglected the animals, keeping them without rabies vaccinations. The Kentucky State Police are investigating the case, according to Hawaii News Now. The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved. The Yorks are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the matter remains undecided. The investigation is ongoing, and further details have not been released.

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