ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A northern Michigan woman with an alleged history of animal abuse is facing new cruelty accusations in Metro Detroit.
More than 120 animals are now receiving better care after being seized by the Humane Society of Huron Valley on Sept. 5.
The 126 animals were taken from Christine Thompson included dogs, cats, horses, ponies, a donkey, goats, sheep, a rabbit, snakes, iguanas, frogs, tarantulas and more. Many were found in poor health and unsafe conditions but are now receiving care at HSHV.
It reportedly is not the first time more than 100 animals were seized or forfeited from her. Thompson reportedly has animal cruelty charges dating back for more than a decade, with cases following her from Presque Isle to Montmorency counties.
Thompson allegedly exploited the animals for profit by contracting with traveling petting zoos and pony rides, which often conceal the animals’ suffering.
Officials said it’s a violation of Thompson’s bond to own any animals, let alone 126 in a different county.
HSHV anticipates that many of these unique animals will be available for adoption soon; you can sign up for email notifications here.