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The elderly couple already sentenced for numerous animal cruelty charges were arrested again this week on new counts in Las Vegas following the discovery of 16 dead dogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Timothy
Timothy Miller and Carolyn Luke, pictured above in a courtroom. Both face new charges in an expansive animal cruelty case. (Image: KTNV<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The animals were located earlier this year in a hotel room and at the couple\u2019s Spring Valley, Nev. residence. Twelve dogs died at the hotel and four perished at their home.<\/p>\n

Death From Organ Failure<\/h2>\n

The dogs were \u201cseverely unkempt, matted and emaciated,\u201d Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson<\/a> revealed in a statement quoted by the Las Vegas Sun<\/em>.<\/p>\n

These helpless dogs lived, and died, in deplorable conditions,\u201d Wolfson added. \u201cThey were consistently deprived of their most basic needs — food, water and medical attention — for a prolonged period, which led to organ failure.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Timothy Miller<\/a>, 79, and Carolyn Luke, 72, both were charged on Tuesday with 16 counts of animal cruelty, according to media reports.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe dead animals were piled on top of each other,\u201d Las Vegas TV station KSNV<\/em> reported about the conditions in the hotel room. \u201cPolice say there was a strong smell in the room, the floor was sticky, and the bed was covered in feces.\u201d<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers revealed there were a total of 30 dogs in the hotel room.<\/p>\n

Some 15 dogs and additional guinea pigs were at the couple\u2019s residence. The couple also owned tortoises, hamsters, and parrots, which were also kept at their residence.<\/p>\n

Animal cruelty of any type is unacceptable, but this case is particularly disturbing because of the sheer number of animals involved,\u201d Wolfson said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If convicted, each of the two can be sentenced to up to four years in prison and ordered to pay a $5K fine for each of the 16 counts, authorities said.<\/p>\n

Boulder City Sentence<\/h2>\n

In a separate case, earlier charges came after the couple\u2019s car was stopped and searched by a police officer in Boulder City<\/a>, Nev. on March 29. The officer found 51 rabbits and guinea pigs. Eleven of the animals were dead.<\/p>\n

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In April, the two were given a sentence that requires them to remain at home<\/a> instead of behind bars. They were fitted with electronic bracelets to ensure they follow court-mandated guidelines. A Boulder City judge also ordered their two-and-a-half-year sentences be suspended. If they violate the terms of their sentences, they could be ordered to go to jail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The couple can\u2019t possess any animals for the immediate future. There will be random searches to ensure there are no animals in their residence, businesses, or vehicles.<\/p>\n

They also must undergo community service, pay a $1,500 fine, and take part in counseling, under the sentence handed down by Judge Victor L. Miller.<\/p>\n

Both defendants pleaded no contest to five counts of animal cruelty. Many other counts were dismissed in Boulder City.<\/p>\n

Eighty-eight of the surviving animals were given shelter by the Las Vegas Animal Foundation where staff is trying to place the animals in suitable homes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Authorities were reportedly tipped off about the condition of the animals by Gina Greisen, president of Nevada Voters for Animals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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