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Bethlehem kennel owner arrested for animal cruelty

By Juliana Lepore,

2024-09-04

BETHLEHEM, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bethlehem kennel owner was arrested on Tuesday for animal cruelty, according to police.

Jennifer Ornelli, 47, owner of the Home Away From Home kennel, was accused of neglecting a dog that was boarding at her business. Animal control was made aware of the situation in July, and Ornelli turned herself in on an active arrest warrant on Tuesday.

She was released on a $10,000 bond and is set to appear in court on Sept. 18.

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Suzanne M Laques

09-06

You are nothing just a trash. What do you have in your heart to abused animals? You will do same to children. Shame on you. You’re gonna get karma really bad.

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