June 2021 – Pauline Waldron (67) was charged with one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. According to sources, Waldron intentionally tried to decapitate her dog with a sword. She also allegedly stabbed the dog several times and waited eight hours before seeking medical care. The dog underwent emergency surgery at Catskill Animal Hospital before being transferred to a specialist veterinary clinic for ongoing care. Both Pauline Waldron and James Waldron pleaded not guilty to the charges. Waldron was arraigned in Cairo Town Court and released on her own recognizance.