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Mason County resident under investigation for animal cruelty, sheriff’s office says

An image of the Grapeview area residence in Mason County that was home to about 60 animals, most of them dogs, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.
An image of the Grapeview area residence in Mason County that was home to about 60 animals, most of them dogs, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Courtesy

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has launched an animal cruelty investigation involving about 60 animals, most of them dogs, the department has announced.

“Two of the dogs are in critical condition and are receiving immediate attention. Other animals are in need of medical service,” the department’s social media post reads.

The situation is on property in the Grapeview area, department officials said. Grapeview is between Shelton and Allyn on Case Inlet.

“We are working with outside agencies, including the Humane Society, to ensure these animals receive the care they need,” the post reads. “We are also reaching out to other agencies for additional help”

The Sheriff’s Office says they developed probable cause to book a woman into jail about 9:55 a.m. Sunday, according to Mason County jail information.

Rolf Boone
The Olympian
Rolf has worked at The Olympian since August 2005. He covers breaking news, the city of Lacey and business for the paper. Rolf graduated from The Evergreen State College in 1990. Support my work with a digital subscription
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