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Friday, May 10, 2013  UPDATE: Timothy Allen and Tracey Buzzell were in court Tuesday and charged with one count of abandonment and cruelty to animals.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  35-year-old Jennifer Tucker-Richard was arrested in January after deputies seized dozens of animals from her home.

Monday, April 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: People convicted of animal abuse would be required to register with local law enforcement under legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and many people and animal rights organizations believe states need to tighten laws and make punishment for crimes against animals tougher.

Monday, March 25, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: Wanda and Maxwell Wiggins were arrested on charges of Abandoning/Cruelty to 10 or more animals, which is a four-year felony, according to the Manistee County Sheriff's Office.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Wexford County Commissioners will listen to a proposal from a Leelanau Dog Rescue facility tonight to take over management of the Wexford County Animal Shelter.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Department of Agriculture is re-opening it's investigation into the abuse allegations against the Wexford County animal shelter.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Former shelter employee Kathy Dennis is suing the Wexford County Animal Shelter, the Sheriff's Department and the Sheriff himself.

Friday, February 15, 2013  35-year-old Jennifer Tucker-Richard waived her right to a preliminary examination and her case will be moved to Circuit Court.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Wexford County Commissioners discuss next step in Animal Shelter investigation, the possibility of building a new jail and shutting down the county's recycling center.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Elk Country Animal Shelter has received over 200 requests to adopt the animals that were rescued in the Montmorency County animal abuse case.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Jennifer Tucker-Richard turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Commissioners and concerned community members packed a meeting room at the Wexford County courthouse to address their concerns about the Wexford County Animal Shelter. The state is investigating the shelter after a former employee, and two volunteers, made allegations about the euthanasia practices at the shelter.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  UPDATED with Commissioner reaction: Our UpNorthLive Facebook fans tell us there is a public meeting at 6 pm tonight at the Big Boy restaurant in Cadillac.

Monday, January 28, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A warrant is expected this week for the Hillman woman connected to the suspected neglect of 37 animals.