Illinois woman cited in animal cruelty case in Reidland

An Illinois woman has been cited in conjunction with an animal cruelty case in Reidland. 

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office opened their investigation into an alleged "puppy mill" on Friday after reports of over 100 dogs around the old Reidland Veterinary Clinic. Deputies checked the building and confirmed the dogs were at that Reidland Road location and the conditions were poor.

The Sheriff's Office obtained a search warrant and located 124 dogs on the premises without electricity, heating or air, and little ventilation. They said the majority were in filthy conditions in a carpeted area of the building. 

Detectives made contact with 66-year-old Suzanne Alt of Woodlawn, Illinois who has been renting the building. Their report indicated that Alt was being investigated in Illinois in connection to the dogs that were on sight in Reidland. Alt has been cited to court to face 111 counts of animal cruelty. 

A special animal cruelty investigator at the McCracken County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate with the help of McCracken County Animal Control. 


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