State v. Marcus Ranson, a case we prosecuted in the Painesville Municipal Court for the Lake Humane Society. Ranson was found guilty of two counts of companion animal cruelty regarding two dogs. Both were assessed as Body Condition Score 1. Both were surrendered to the Lake Humane Society, and have fully recovered.

Ranson is prohibited from owning, possessing or residing with any animals for five years, the maximum period of probation for this offense. He is subject to random inspections by the Lake Humane Society, and must pay restitution for the care of the dogs. If he violates any of the terms of his sentence, he faces 60 days in jail.

Tags: Animal cruelty case, Animal neglect, animal starvation, Dog neglect, dog starvation, Lake Humane Society, Painesville Municipal Court