Woman in abuse case refuses to surrender dogs; judge tells her to pay the SPCA’s costs

By: Tyler Murphy, Sun Staff Writer
Published: January 18th, 2008

GERMAN – Appearing in court with the District Attorney’s Office the SPCA again requested the hand over of nearly 40 neglected dogs and again the defendant refused.

Following the appearance, temporary Town of German Judge Nelson Lucier of McDonough, told the defendant that by not handing over the animals, she would be responsible for the SPCA’s costs in caring for them. The woman accused in the case, Barbara Brentana, 51, of Burkholder Road, McDonough, has until next Wednesday, to pay the shelter’s more than $21,000 in costs.

Assistant District Attorney Stephen Dunshee said, “We appreciate the SPCA stepping in to provide care for these animals and they deserve compensation.”

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FEC

January 19th, 2008 at 10:06 am

Animal neglect or abuse is wrong, but $21k for a few dogs? SPCA workers get paid less
per year and feed and care for there families. Dog food is about $15 per bag and the dogs
pictured in the ES looked good and health. Is this a typical case of inflated cost and pork
barreling by local government? Spending with out accountability needs to stop. If she is
found guilty she should then not be allowed to own another animal for as long as she lives
and pay for the cost for care and the courts.

kely8774

January 18th, 2008 at 11:22 am

I think that this woman should have to pay at least $50,000.00 for what she did to these animals. I also think she should have to spend years and years in jail to think about what she has done. I also don't think she should be allowed to own another animal for as long as she lives, not even a dung beetle.

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