False Claim of Stray Dog, Owner Abandonment
Shortsville man claims he found a stray dog and brought it to the Humane Society. It was discovered via a microchip that the Shorrtsville man was the dog’s owner.
Person Involved: Timothy M. Gardiner Jr.
Age: 49
Address: 4345 Shortsville Road Lot#10 Shortsville NY 14548
On July 15, 2025 at about 1040am, Mr. Gardiner came to the Ontario County Humane Society with a female German Shepherd dog, he claimed wandered into his yard when he was mowing and wouldn’t leave. At this time, he secured her and brought her to the Humane Society and reported her as a found dog. He then signed the necessary paperwork to turn her in as a found dog with an unknown owner. This dog was then checked for an implanted microchip and one was found. A check of the microchip number showed that the dog, named Luna, a 10-month-old female German Shepherd, was currently registered to Mr. Gardiner. The microchip company then sent him an alert notice that Luna was at the animal shelter.
On this same date at about 543pm, Mr. Gardiner called the Ontario County 911, asking to pick up his dog who was brought to the Humane Society earlier by an unknown person and he received an alert that she was at this facility. He was given information on how to retrieve his dog the next.
Animal Control Investigators assisted by Ontario County Deputies then interviewed him in regards to these incidents and Mr. Gardiner claimed that he turned his dog in due her being aggressive towards his grandchildren when they visit. He then tried to get his dog back after his girlfriend returned home and found the dog was missing.
Mr. Gardiner was charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the 3rd Degree, Making a punishable false written statement, and Animal Abandonment (all misdemeanors). He was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Hopewell Town Court at a later date.
He was also charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the 3rd degree, based on the call he made to the Ontario County 911 Center. He was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Manchester Town Court at a later date and released.
Luna remains at the animal shelter and is in good health.
Dog Abandoned at local Tops Grocery Store with Kidney Failure
A Chocolate Lab wandered into the Farmington Tops after its owners let it loose behind the building. The dog was found to be in kidney failure.
Person Involved: Jason L. Flint
Age: 54
Address: 31 Bellmawr Drive Rochester Ny 14624
On 5/17/25 at about 900pm the Ontario County Humane Society was called to secure a dog, a Chocolate Lab, that had wandered into the Tops Market at 6179 Route 96 in the Town of Farmington, NY. This dog was secured by Tops employees and New York State Police. He was transported to the shelter where he was scanned and found to have a microchip. The dog’s name was Duke and Animal Control Officers followed up with the name and address registered with the microchip company. Upon doing so it was learned that Duke was living with the owners estranged husband at 31 Bellmawr Drive Rochester NY. Video recordings were checked at the Tops Market and several surrounding businesses and Mr. Flint’s vehicle was seen driving behind the supermarket and the out from behind the building and parks on the east side of the parking lot where he and a female juvenile exit it and walk into the store for a few minutes. The dog is seen walking around from the east side of the building a short time later and into the store several times. As Mr. Flint and the juvenile walk out of the store the dog is walking towards them and they intentionally walk further away from him to avoid any contact. They walk the perimeter of the parking lot before returning to their vehicle and leaving the parking lot without Duke. He is secured by store employees who contacted the 911 Center.
An arrest warrant was obtained from Judge Lew at the Farmington Town Court and executed on 7/16/25 at about 430pm after Mr. Flint turned himself in at the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. He was charged with Animal Abandonment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (both A Misdemeanors). Mr. Flint was arrested and transported to Centralized Arraignment Court. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.
Duke was temporarily adopted to a witness to this incident. Unfortunately, he passed away from kidney failure on 6/17/25. The staff at the Ontario County Humane Society is grateful for this witness giving Duke a nice home before he passed.
Dog Found in Geneva with Tumor
A dog was found wandering in the area of Hamilton and Monroe Streets in Geneva. The dog was a pitbull that was approximately 10 years old and had a large tumor between her legs that affected her ability to walk.
Person Involved: Jennifer T. Washington
Age: 49
Address: 43 Delancey Street Geneva NY 14456
On 4/20/25 at about 300pm this office was requested by the Geneva Police Department in securing a dog that was found wandering on the road and sidewalk in the area of Hamilton and Monroe Streets. Upon arrival the dog, an approximate 10-year-old female Pit-Bull, named Queen was located and secured. Upon examination she was found to have a large tumor in between her legs that interferes when she walks. The owner was identified, Ms. Johnson, she was contacted several times and refused to redeem Queen. Queen was examined by a local veterinarian utilized by this office and this tumor was found to be benign. On 6/5/25 at about 1130am Ms. Washington was arrested and charged with Animal Abandonment. She was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Geneva City Court and released. Ms. Washington relinquished ownership of Queen to this office and plans are being made to remove her tumor. She will then be placed up for adoption.
Dog Left in Motel Room
A female pit bull dog was left in a motel room without anyone to take care of her after her owner was arrested.
Person Involved: James J. Murray
Age: 34
Address: 37 Stephens Street Clifton Springs NY
On 2/19/25 at about 1238pm this office received a call from the D&D Motel 4455 County Road 50 Canandaigua NY, reporting that a dog had been left in Room#14 at this location due to an arrest that took place on 2/17/25 by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and the occupant and dog’s owner, Mr. Murray, was remanded to jail. At this time, Mr. Murray had left a female pit bull dog in is room #14 without anyone to take care of her. On 2/20/25 the dog was secured from the motel after staff workers were no longer able to take care of her and asked this office to remove her. She was brought to the shelter. On 2/24/25 Mr. Murray came into the shelter and advised how to retrieve his dog named Diamond. At this time, he walked out of the shelter and avoided any contact from this office since. On 5/27/25 he was located at 37 Stephens Street in the Village of Clifton Springs NY. Mr. Murray was arrested and charged with Animal Abandonment. He was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Hopewell Town Court at a later date and released. Diamond is healthy and remains at the shelter while this incident is adjudicated.
Dog Found Dead from Blunt Force Trauma to Rib Cage and Lacerated Liver
On 4/17/25 at about 1115am this office became involved with an animal cruelty incident along with the Ontario County Humane Society, after Mr. Kinney contacted the 911 Center to report that a neighbor had poisoned his dog that he had now found deceased on the kitchen floor of his residence.
The following day Goose was taken by the Humane Society for a necropsy which was conducted by the Animal Health Diagnostic Lab at Cornell University. The results from this procedure showed that Goose had died from blunt force trauma to her rib cage which lacerated her liver. There weren’t any signs of poisoning.
Person Involved: James R. Kinney
Age: 66
Address: 60 Coachlight Circle Farmington, NY
On 4/17/25 at about 1115am this office became involved with an animal cruelty incident along with the Ontario County Humane Society, after Mr. Kinney contacted the 911 Center to report that a neighbor had poisoned his dog that he had now found deceased on the kitchen floor of his residence. Both agencies responded and secured the dog, a 2 ½ month old female Collie mix puppy named Goose. The following day Goose was taken by the Humane Society for a necropsy which was conducted by the Animal Health Diagnostic Lab at Cornell University. The results from this procedure showed that Goose had died from blunt force trauma to her rib cage which lacerated her liver. There weren’t any signs of poisoning. In addition, several witnesses came forward to report seeing Mr. Kinney dragging Goose by her leash causing her to scream as well. Based on this evidence Mr. Kinney was arrested and charged Aggravated Animal Cruelty. He will appear in Farmington Town Court at a later date to answer the charge. At this time two domestic shorthair cats were seized from the residence and are being evaluated at the shelter.
False Report of Stray Dog
Suspect reported the dog as a stray knowing that he wasn't. Based on this investigation he was arrested and charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the 3rd degree and Animal Abandonment (both misdemeanors)
On 04/08/25 at about 1118am the Ontario County Humane Society received a call from Mr. Scott reporting that there was a stray black and white running around his apartment complex and he was able to secure him and did not know who it's owner was. Officers from the Humane Society arrived and secured the dog, a male 2-3 year old Border Collie mix. After securing the dog and not being able to find the owner he was taken to the Humane Society. After arriving at the shelter a call was received from a witness who informed officers that the dog, named Olaf, was being taken care of by Mr. Scott for several days and he was unable to keep him in his apartment because he wasn't getting along with his cat. At this time he reported the dog as a stray knowing that he wasn't. Based on this investigation Mr. Scott was arrested and charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the 3rd degree and Animal Abandonment (both misdemeanors). Mr. Scott was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Hopewell Town Court at a later date and released. Olaf remains at the Ontario County Humane Society and will be placed up for adoption when ready. This investigation was in conjunction with the Ontario County Humane Society who assisted in it.
Animal Neglect Investigation - 2322 Brickyard Road
A 12-year-old Jack Russell type dog named ‘Louie’ was reported to be wandering around the Brickyard Road area without an owner present.
Abandoned Dog and Puppies at Ontario County Park
On March 18, 2025, at approximately 2:26 PM, the Ontario County Humane Society responded to a distressing report of an abandoned dog and her puppies at Ontario County Park, located at 6475 Gannett Hill Park Road in the Town of South Bristol.
Dog left in car
Investigators were notified of a dog, 1.5 year old female Goldendoodle named Pecan was brought to a vet after she was found unresponsive in a car that she had been left in for about 4 hours.
Dog left in car
3927 Stoddard Rd, Canan
On 5/26/24 at about 9:00pm, this office became involved in an animal cruelty investigation after Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 3927 Stoddard Road in the Town of Hopewell NY for a separate unrelated complaint involving Mr. Scrivener.
On 5/26/24 at about 9:00pm, this office became involved in an animal cruelty investigation after Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 3927 Stoddard Road in the Town of Hopewell NY for a separate unrelated complaint involving Mr. Scrivener. At this time, they checked the barn on his property and observed at least five horses standing in 5-6 feet of manure in two separate inside corrals. This manure was so high that the horses could not exit the barn. As they checked the area around the barn several bones were located in another exterior coral that was attached to the barn. After the deputies left this location and concluded their investigation, they reported this incident to this office. As this investigation continued a search warrant was obtained and executed on 5/30/24. At this time the remains of three horses were found in the barn and attached corral. In addition, the hooves of the five horses were found to be to the point they had curled up due to several years of neglect and were not being checked regularly by a veterinarian. The horses did have hay to eat but little water. At this time the five horses were seized and removed from the property. Mr. Scrivener was arrested and charged with Animal Cruelty (5 counts-misdemeanor) and was also charged with Failure to Provide Food/Water to an Impounded Animal (5-counts-misdemeanor). Both were issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Hopewell Court at a later date and released. These horses are being kept at a local livestock business and are being cared for. This incident is not related to the case that took 889 Crowley Road reported on 6/3/24.
Perdue Horse Cruelty Case- Hug a Horse
In honor of the horses we rescued on May 26, 2024, we are running a Hug A Horse campaign to go toward the care of the horses.
On 5/26/2024 at about 8:40 am this office was contacted by the Ontario County Sheriff’s to investigate a possible animal cruelty incident located at 889 Crowley Road in the Town of Farmington, NY. Their office had responded to this location for another incident that led them into a barn on the property.
Once inside the barn they found 4 live horses that appeared to be malnourished and were lacking food and water. In addition, the horse stall they were kept in was filled with 24-30 inches of manure that they had to stand on. The barn had a strong ammonia smell as well as that of a deceased animal. Shortly after entering the barn a full-size horse was found deceased and decomposing in its stall that again was filled with manure and its door was seated shut by manure. Another horse believed to be a foal was found partially covered in the barns exercise area that was covered by a tarp. The barns floor was covered with manure which had plastic wood chips in it that the horses had been chewing on. The water and electricity to the barn was not on. The horses did not have access to the outside, nor were they being cared for by a veterinarian. They were also in need of farrier service for their hooves. The four live horses were seized and removed from this location they are being kept at a local livestock location and being cared for. The remains of the two deceased horses were exhumed and sent to the Cornell Animal Diagnostic Lab for necropsies. Mr. Perdue who is the owner and caretaker of the horses was charged with Cruelty to Animal (4 counts-misdemeanor) and Failure to Provide Food and Water to an Impounded Animal (4 counts-misdemeanor).
More charges are pending as this investigation continues. Mr. Perdue was issued an Appearance ticket to appear in Farmington Town Court at a later date.