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Woman charged after 8 dogs found dead in Grey Cloud Island
Carley Mackenzie Ryan is charged with 22 counts of overwork/mistreatment of animals, including four felony torture charges.
ANDOVER, Minn. — *Editor’s Note: The above video first aired Oct. 17, 2023
A 36-year-old St. Paul woman is charged with more than 20 counts of mistreating animals, including multiple counts of torture in connection to an animal welfare investigation that began after eight dogs were found dead back in October.
Carley Mackenzie Ryan was charged Monday with 22 counts of overwork/mistreatment of animals, including four felony torture charges after officials opened an investigation when the bodies of eight dogs were found dumped near the Mississippi River in Grey Cloud Island Township in October of 2023.
Ryan is the founder of For Furever dog rescue in Andover, and in a post-Miranda statement, she acknowledged that the eight dogs came from her facility, adding that she got them in an auction a few weeks prior. She told investigators the puppies contracted parvo, a highly contagious and deadly virus. Ryan said she had some fluids on hand and fed the puppies a specialty food for easy digestion, but according to prosecutors, none of the puppies ever received any treatment from a licensed veterinarian. All eight puppies eventually died from the virus in about a one-week span. Prosecutors say none of the dogs humanely euthanized.
Investigators obtained a search warrant and found 22 dogs inside the rescue. The facility had an “overwhelming odor of feces and urine,” when officials arrived, adding that several dogs were loose and that the floor was wet and “covered in a layer of excrement,” according to the criminal complaint. Prosecutors added that the dogs were being housed in cages that were too small, lacked bedding and contained no food or water.
All 22 dogs were seized due to the conditions inside the facility. The Animal Humane Society began medical and behavioral care for the dogs after a medical examination determined that none of the canines were healthy enough to be adopted.
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The State Patrol advises that drivers should find another route Saturday morning.
MINNEAPOLIS — A crash Friday night killed one and closed northbound Interstate 35W, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The crash occurred on I-35W and Washington in Minneapolis around 10:30 p.m., according to the State Patrol website. Gordon Warne Zieman, 61-year-old man from New Brighton, died in the crash.
The State Patrol reports that Zieman was traveling northbound on I-35W on a Harley Davidson motorcycle when he lost control and struck the rear of a Toyota Camry. The 20-year-old driver of the Camry had been trying to merge onto I-35W from the right shoulder when he was struck.
A 20-year-old man from Cottage Grove did not sustain any injuries. Zieman was wearing a helmet, according to the State Patrol report.
The State Patrol advised drivers early Saturday morning to seek other routes as they investigate the crash. HCMC Ambulance, Minneapolis Fire, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Hopkins Police and the Hennepin Medical Examiner responded to the scene as well.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information is available.
Check out these fascinating flavor combinations in Brooklyn Park.
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Have you ever tried a cocktail with a sea urchin twist?
Skaalvenn Distillery is launching new cocktails at its location in Brooklyn Park that will delight and intrigue your taste buds. The owners and bar manager recently visited Japan and learned about some remarkable flavors that they are now sharing with customers.
Some of the flavors include bonito flakes, Sakura flowers, sea urchin, pickled plums, Hiroshima lemon, Kyoto yuzu honey and Okinawan cane sugar. The KARE 11 Saturday crew got to try a few of these flavors.
These cocktails are in limited supply though, as they will only be available on Oct. 18 and 25. If you’re interested in making a reservation, click here.
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Whether you’re looking for a fun new book or just a family outing, check out “Mr. Fox’s Game of ‘No!'” book launch in St. Paul.
The book is David LaRochelle’s and Mike Wohnoutka’s interactive game complete with illustrations. The launch will occur Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Red Balloon Bookshop.
LaRochelle and Wohnoutka visited the KARE 11 Saturday crew to play the game, share creative pumpkin carving techniques and discuss their book.
