This archive records twenty-nine dogs and eight cats in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. In September 2024, Oakland County Animal Control removed 29 dogs and eight cats from a Pontiac home after a welfare check; prosecutors said the animals were living in dangerous conditions requiring immediate removal, and one cat was later euthanized. Reporting says Karmen Alletia Schooly was later convicted of animal neglect and sentenced to 92 days in jail, two years of probation and a permanent ban on owning pets.

What happened

In September 2024, Oakland County Animal Control removed 29 dogs and eight cats from a Pontiac home after a welfare check; prosecutors said the animals were living in dangerous conditions requiring immediate removal, and one cat was later euthanized.

Reporting says Karmen Alletia Schooly was later convicted of animal neglect and sentenced to 92 days in jail, two years of probation and a permanent ban on owning pets.

Why this is recorded

The case is included because it concerns severe harm to animals and a public record of alleged cruelty, neglect, or killing. The archive keeps the focus on animal victims and verifiable facts.

Image and source note

The cover is a locally generated source-report excerpt. It is not a substitute animal photograph. No unrelated stock or AI image is used.

This text follows public reporting and uses alleged language where a case remains under investigation or prosecution.

Timeline

• 2024-09-27: In September 2024, Oakland County Animal Control removed 29 dogs and eight cats from a Pontiac home after a welfare check; prosecutors said the animals were living in dangerous conditions requiring immediate removal, and one cat was later euthanized.
• Afterward: Reporting says Karmen Alletia Schooly was later convicted of animal neglect and sentenced to 92 days in jail, two years of probation and a permanent ban on owning pets.

Sources

• People: Nearly 40 Animals Removed from Michigan Home Due to Neglect, Woman Charged and Sentenced