Two Arrested for Animal Abuse in Halfmoon

HALFMOON — Two people have been arrested after a dog was found dead in their vehicle in the Town of Halfmoon.

Allison Fisher, 23 and Livia L.A. Boddie, 21, both of Halfmoon were arrested and charged with three counts of misdemeanor overdriving, torturing and abusing animals; failure to provide sustenance. 

The two were arrested after the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office received an animal complaint at 10:56 p.m. on June 3, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. On June 3, Fisher reportedly found the dog, identified as a husky mix, dead in their vehicle. Deputies also found two cats at the scene as well. 

The two cats were voluntarily surrendered to the Halfmoon Animal Control Officer and taken to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter for treatment and evaluation. The cause of death on the husky is under investigation.

Fisher and Bodie were both issued appearance tickets pending further proceedings in town court.