TRI-CITIES, Wash. - Mikey s Chance rescue was called out to Toppenish after a litter of six puppies was discovered in a plastic tote. According to Andrea Moreno, the Executive Director
Taylor Uvanni, 28, appeared before Judge Michael L. Dwyer on charges of aggravated cruelty to an animal, a class E felony, and torturing, injuring and not feeding an animal, a misdemeanor. She is represented by defense attorney John Raspante. A plea offer was made by the District Attorney s Office, and Uvanni rejected the offer in favor of taking her case to trial.