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State launches investigation into Colorado Springs animal rescue
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) The State of Colorado is now involved with the investigation into a Colorado Springs animal rescue.
The Department of Agriculture confirmed it is investigating New Hope Rescue through the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) after complaints of neglect and cruelty. PACFA is the program that issued New Hope Rescue Director Joann Roof s license to operate an animal rescue.
Animal Law Enforcement says it is also actively investigating New Hope Rescue after Roof was charged with animal cruelty in August 2020. Roof currently has access to dozens of animals she is trying to adopt out at the rescue.
Animal law enforcement investigating Colorado Springs animal rescue
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) Animal Law Enforcement says it is actively investigating New Hope Rescue in Colorado Springs.
The investigation comes after New Hope Rescue director Joann Roof was charged with animal cruelty in August 2020. Roof currently has access to dozens of animals she is trying to adopt out at the rescue.
Court affidavits reveal Roof is accused of failing to get two puppies the medical care they need before she adopting them out, resulting in their deaths.
Kaiser, an Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd mix is one of those puppies adopted out to a Colorado Springs family in July 2020.