Overview
- The defendant appeared in Broward court to face five counts of animal abandonment and five counts of animal abuse.
- The judge set a $5,000 bond and barred her from having pets while on pretrial release.
- Both charges are first-degree misdemeanors that can carry up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
- Police say surveillance video showed her dumping at least five kittens at Donn Eisele Park before leaving in a red Kia with a male passenger.
- Neighbors rescued four kittens within hours, a rescue volunteer later found the fifth, and police say the investigation continues as they review the passenger's role.