Terri Smith being arraigned by video on Dec. 19.
Kenneth Smith (Source: Carroll County Detention Center)
Terri Smith (Source: Carroll County Detention Center)HENRY COUNTY, KY (WAVE) - One of the suspects involved in a puppy mill/animal hoarding case in Henry County was in court on Monday to face the 218 counts of animal cruelty against her. Terri Smith went before a judge, and her attorney entered a not guilty plea on her behalf.
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Terri's husband, Kenneth Smith, bonded out of jail on Saturday. He was not in court on Monday.
Protestors gathered outside the Henry County court house protesting the puppy mill.
"We want it stopped and we want justice for the animals," said protestor Sherry Drescher.
It was just a week ago that animal control responded to a home on Allyson Lane in Campbellsburg. More than 200 animals, including dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, a hybrid wolf, and a screech owl, were found living in filthy conditions.
On Friday, Terri Smith was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Bullitt County. A few hours later, her husband, Kenneth Smith, was taken into custody in Oldham County. Both were transferred to the Carroll County Detention Center.
Saturday, Kenneth Smith got out of jail after his $653 bond was posted. WAVE 3 went by his home, but the gate was locked up.
Countless volunteers and other people poured into the shelter, looking to give the animals foster homes.
"We've had surgeries on several dogs removed bladder stones, kidney stones, and other ailments, hernias, and open wounds," said Dan Flinkfelt from the Henry-Trimble County Animal Services.
Flinkfelt said the animals have come a long way in just one week.
"We were able to give them vet care," said Flinkfelt. "They went to a groomer, they probably haven't seen. We got them out if the environment they were in. They get to spend time with loving people and families for the holidays."
The county attorney asked the judge to keep Terri Smith's bond at $653, claiming she is a flight risk. In court, the county attorney said Smith Googled places to live in Florida and Texas.
Kenneth and Terri Smith are expected back in court on January 9. Karen Nellums, a woman living with the couple, is expected in court January 4. She faces ten counts of animal cruelty.
If you would like to help with a monetary donation, you can address a check to Henry County Fiscal Court, and on the memo line write "Animal Shelter." Donations can be sent to the following address:
4667 North Main Street
Eminence, Kentucky 40019
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