January 2025. New York State Police has arrested Fionna R. Taylor (24) and Lauren M. McKendry (47)  in connection with an alleged case of animal neglect in Chenango County. After execution of a search warrant, approximately 56 animals were removed from the property; 30 horses, a pig, seven sheep, four goats, four chickens, seven dogs and three cats were in need of immediate care and were transported to various animal rescue locations throughout the area.  Over 12 dead animals were observed on the property that included horses, goats, pigs and chickens. Each has been charged with 16 counts of the class “E” felony of the Agriculture Markets Law Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and 65 counts of the misdemeanor of the Agriculture Markets Law Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance.