State v. Lisa Laux, a case we prosecuted in the Wadsworth Municipal Court for the Medina County SPCA:

Laux was convicted of companion animal neglect for allowing her 10 year old shitzu to become severely matted, especially around its eyes, with untreated eye infections which caused the animal to become blind. The dog was humanely euthanized at the veterinarian’s recommendation. This photo was taken after the mats were shaved away.

Laux was sentenced by Acting Judge David Jack to 30 days jail, suspended contingent upon successful completion of 1 year probation. During probation, Laux cannot own or possess animals, and is subject to random inspections by the SPCA or probation. She was fined $100 plus costs, and must pay $250 to the SPCA as restitution. Laux was distraught, and pledged that she will never own animals again.