Hudson Valley Woman Arrested For Animal Cruelty Against Pet Dog Enter your number to get our free mobile app On Thursday, the Putnam County SPCA announced the arrest of a 53-year-old woman from the Town of Kent. The arrest was made in connection with an April 27 call to the Putnam County SPCA had responded to. At that time, the Town of Kent Dog Control Officer found a severely matted poodle mix wandering on Chief Nimham Drive in the Town of Kent. The dog, which was immediately taken to Guardian Veterinary Specialists in Brewster, was found to also be dehydrated, emaciated and suffering from Lyme’s Disease, police say.