Police remove more than 70 animals from Schoharie Co. home
More than 70 animals were removed from a Carlisle, N.Y., property this weekend after the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office opened a suspected animal cruelty investigation. Deputies found critically ill puppies and later seized dogs, cats, birds, chickens and horses under a search warrant, officials said.
Key Takeaways
- Schoharie County deputies removed 78 animals from a Town of Carlisle residence over the July 24–25 weekend.
- Three critically ill puppies were rushed to Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham for emergency care.
- A search warrant led to seizures of dogs, cats, birds, chickens and horses; the cruelty probe remains active.
- No criminal charges have been announced, and officials have released no further details.
What happened at the Schoharie County property?
On Friday evening, July 24, the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office responded to a report about animal welfare at a residence in Carlisle. Deputies found multiple puppies suffering from severe medical conditions, according to police.
Three critically ill puppies were taken to Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham for emergency treatment, with help from Town of Carlisle Dog Control and the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley. Arrangements were also made to evaluate and treat the remaining animals on site.
Deputies returned Saturday morning with shelter partners—including the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, the Susquehanna SPCA and Town of Carlisle Dog Control—to continue medical checks. Authorities said more puppies were found in critical condition and were voluntarily surrendered by the owner to the Susquehanna SPCA before emergency veterinary care.
As the probe continued, deputies obtained a search warrant. Officials said the search turned up additional animals that needed medical attention. The remaining animals were taken to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley and the Susquehanna SPCA for care and evaluation.
How many animals were removed, and which kinds?
In total, police reported that 78 animals were removed from the property. That count included 17 surrendered puppies, 12 seized dogs, nine seized cats, 31 seized birds, five seized chickens and four seized horses.
The mix—companion animals alongside livestock and birds—underscores how a single rural residential property can become the focus of a large-scale welfare response. Readers following property and lifestyle coverage can also browse BlasterPost's Luxury Real Estate & Dream Homes hub for related community context around homes and land use.
Is anyone facing charges in the animal cruelty case?
The Schoharie County Sheriff's Office says the investigation remains active and that no additional information is being released at this time. Local outlets covering the case, including WRGB, report that no criminal charges have been announced.
Until prosecutors or sheriff's officials release charging details, the case stands as an active suspected animal cruelty investigation centered on the Carlisle property and the 78 animals removed for care.