State v. Lisa Gilliam, a case we prosecuted for the Animal Cruelty Taskforce, the county humane society serving Union County, Ohio.

Gilliam pled guilty to animal cruelty regarding two horses which were starved, and ultimately euthanized due to their poor condition. Four other counts were dropped to secure her plea. One of the success stories is Poco, pictured here.

Judge Grisby of the Marysville Municipal Court told the defendant that she is a “childish, careless, cruel person.” Gilliam was taken immediately to serve 20 days in jail, leaving another 160 days which may be imposed if Gilliam violates the terms of probation over the next five years. 

During this time, Gilliam is prohibited from keeping animals of any kind, must submit to random inspections, and must obtain a mental health assessment. She was fined $1200, $600 of which is suspended. She must also pay $1000 to the rescue organizations who helped care for the surviving horses.