- May 19, 2024
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Three dogs recently rescued from a house in DeLand have been adopted by the deputies who responded to to their case.
A Volusia County press release reported that 12 malnourished and emaciated animals were receiving medical
treatment and care at Volusia County Animal Services after their rescue from a home in the 300 block of East Beresford Avenue in DeLand. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office reported that 37-year-old Ashley Taryn Boucher was arrested on 20 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and eight counts of confinement of animals without sufficient food, water or exercise on May 6.
Three dogs — Dutch, Ariel and Odie — were rescued from the home along with two cats, three snakes, one tortoise, one gecko, one lizard and a tarantula. However, a young Basset hound, two cats, two birds and three geckos were found dead, Volusia County stated in its press release.
Boucher is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail on a $54,000 bond.
On Wednesday, VSO reported on its Facebook page that the Deputy Stubblefield had adopted Dutch, Deputy Schramm had adopted Ariel and Sgt. Pullin had adopted Odie.
As for the rest of the animals, Volusia County said in its press release that nine had found foster homes or have been
adopted, including the dogs. The cats were transferred to the Southeast Volusia Humane Society. One ball python is still available for adoption.
