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MALTA — A Malta woman has been arrested after she allegedly failed to provide sustenance to a dog. 

Holly Walsh-Plew, 46a, of Malta, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals, failure to provide sustenance, according to a June 7 release issued by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. 

Walsh-Plew is accused of failing to provide sustenance to a 3-year-old hound mix. The charges came after deputies responded to an animal complaint on Arbor Avenue in the Town of Malta on May 28, 2026, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

The dog was seized due to a court order and Malta code enforcement issued a “do not occupy” order for the residence. 

Walsh-Plew was released on an appearance ticket pending further court proceedings.