Media Coverage of the Bailey Case and Related Topics
Olalla couple may seek restitution for seized animals
Quote from the article: "Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Claire Bradley wrote in an email that her office did not believe that the county could provide proof strong enough to convict the couple in court.
'(I)n the interest of justice, we have dismissed the charges against both defendants,' Bradley wrote. . . . 'Given the current state of affairs at the Kitsap Humane Society, we are unable to meet our discovery obligations and unable to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.'"
Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped Due to Lack of Evidence
The prosecutor's office admits they couldn't prove the animals were neglected. Too bad that didn't stop the involved agencies from taking them, altering them and adopting them out despite the Baileys' petition to get them back and the judge's order putting a hold on them.
Prosecutors drop animal cruelty charges against Olalla couple
All charges, both civil and criminal, have been dropped--but the animals are still gone. Lots of activity in the comments below the article.
** Please note that the article is incorrect when it says that the cow carcass was discovered during the raid. Court records show that the Baileys called KHS to notify them of the cow's death (and that they felt it was due to overfeeding as per KHS' instructions) more than a week previous to the raid, on 11/2/2011.
The ACOs (animal control officers from KHS) were shown the location where the cow was buried in a visit to the Bailey farm on 11/3/2011, a week before the raid. At that visit Officer Goode's records note that animals had food and water, dogs had been recently groomed and did not appear to be matted, the number of animals had been reduced, and many enclosures had been freshly cleaned. On that date the Baileys were given a deadline of Dec. 1st to comply with some other things KHS asked them to do.
The next time KHS came to the Bailey property was 11/10/2011, when the raid took place. On that date the ACO's records again indicate that animals had food and water, some had been recently groomed, water containers had been cleaned, additional shelter had been built, and food was stockpiled on the premises.
Prosecutor's office charges Olalla couple with animal cruelty
The fact that the Baileys were charged with 2nd degree cruelty most likely means the autopsy did not show the cow died of starvation, as starvation would be a 1st degree cruelty offense in WA. Some very interesting comments under the article.
More than 180 animals seized from Kitsap County property
An article which says the animals were taken because "they just deserve better" and where authorities bring up issues like stormwater infiltration (includes video, slideshow and aerial footage).
Kitsap Humane Society seizes animals from property in Olalla:
This article says most of the animals were of healthy weight according to the veterinarian, cites algae growth in the water as cruel conditions, and says that they did have food on the premises for the animals every time they were inspected (KHS claimed they needed $700 worth of food per week and that all animals must have food in front of them at all times).
Kitsap Humane Society seizes nearly 200 animals
An article saying that KHS got a warrant because of an anonymous phone call.
Owners of animals criticize Humane Society rescue - Port Orchard Independent
Article giving a bit more of the owners' side of the story. The truly stunning quote in this article is where Jake Shapley, KHS Director, admits the seizure wasn't actually about the condition of the animals.
Once healthy again, 180 animals will need new homes - Port Orchard Independent
An article where the KHS claims it will cost $700 per WEEK to feed the animals, an amount experienced farmers feel is astronomically inflated for the number and type of animals being fed species-appropriate types and amounts of food.
Suspected Cruelty Case Prompts Kitsap Humane Society’s Largest Ever Animal Seizure
Posted on the 15th of November and updated on the 18th, this article points out that KHS doesn't have adequate housing or feed to be able to care for the animals they chose to take into their custody. Also in this article is this quote: (KHS Executive Director Sean ) "Compton explained that all the rescued animals will remain in custody until the investigation is resolved . . . "
Barking up a different tree - Kitsap Humane Society wants to forgo nuisance calls in favor of cruelty investigations
Jake Shapley quoted in a 2010 article, saying that KHS is now going to focus solely on finding cruelty cases because nuisance cases and stray animals aren't lucrative enough.
Jake Shapley | LinkedIn
Linked-in Profile of Jake Shapley, the director in charge at KHS who made the decision to confiscate the animals. According to the qualifications listed here, he appears to have no experience or interests relating to domestic or farm animals previous to becoming KHS director. His training is in archaeology.
Pursuing the ‘cruelty’ scam
Commentary from a writer pointing out how KHS stands to benefit from the seizure.
Guest column: Humane Society wrong in this case to seize animals - Port Orchard Independent
A local, retired farmer stands up and speaks out on the subject . . . will you?
Hearing in animal cruelty case gets testy
Richmond claimed the couple had not received any sort of due process regarding the animal cruelty charges or the seizure of their animals. He said authorities had failed to notify the couple of the charges in writing, and they only heard about their arraignment hearing through documents sent to them by a concerned reporter.
Olalla couple pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
Tensions ran high during the first court appearance Tuesday of an Olalla couple charged with animal cruelty. In a 45-minute appearance that included 12 supporters, Simon and Rosalind Bailey pleaded not guilty to second-degree animal cruelty charges.
Quote from the article: "Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Claire Bradley wrote in an email that her office did not believe that the county could provide proof strong enough to convict the couple in court.
'(I)n the interest of justice, we have dismissed the charges against both defendants,' Bradley wrote. . . . 'Given the current state of affairs at the Kitsap Humane Society, we are unable to meet our discovery obligations and unable to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.'"
Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped Due to Lack of Evidence
The prosecutor's office admits they couldn't prove the animals were neglected. Too bad that didn't stop the involved agencies from taking them, altering them and adopting them out despite the Baileys' petition to get them back and the judge's order putting a hold on them.
Prosecutors drop animal cruelty charges against Olalla couple
All charges, both civil and criminal, have been dropped--but the animals are still gone. Lots of activity in the comments below the article.
** Please note that the article is incorrect when it says that the cow carcass was discovered during the raid. Court records show that the Baileys called KHS to notify them of the cow's death (and that they felt it was due to overfeeding as per KHS' instructions) more than a week previous to the raid, on 11/2/2011.
The ACOs (animal control officers from KHS) were shown the location where the cow was buried in a visit to the Bailey farm on 11/3/2011, a week before the raid. At that visit Officer Goode's records note that animals had food and water, dogs had been recently groomed and did not appear to be matted, the number of animals had been reduced, and many enclosures had been freshly cleaned. On that date the Baileys were given a deadline of Dec. 1st to comply with some other things KHS asked them to do.
The next time KHS came to the Bailey property was 11/10/2011, when the raid took place. On that date the ACO's records again indicate that animals had food and water, some had been recently groomed, water containers had been cleaned, additional shelter had been built, and food was stockpiled on the premises.
Prosecutor's office charges Olalla couple with animal cruelty
The fact that the Baileys were charged with 2nd degree cruelty most likely means the autopsy did not show the cow died of starvation, as starvation would be a 1st degree cruelty offense in WA. Some very interesting comments under the article.
More than 180 animals seized from Kitsap County property
An article which says the animals were taken because "they just deserve better" and where authorities bring up issues like stormwater infiltration (includes video, slideshow and aerial footage).
Kitsap Humane Society seizes animals from property in Olalla:
This article says most of the animals were of healthy weight according to the veterinarian, cites algae growth in the water as cruel conditions, and says that they did have food on the premises for the animals every time they were inspected (KHS claimed they needed $700 worth of food per week and that all animals must have food in front of them at all times).
Kitsap Humane Society seizes nearly 200 animals
An article saying that KHS got a warrant because of an anonymous phone call.
Owners of animals criticize Humane Society rescue - Port Orchard Independent
Article giving a bit more of the owners' side of the story. The truly stunning quote in this article is where Jake Shapley, KHS Director, admits the seizure wasn't actually about the condition of the animals.
Once healthy again, 180 animals will need new homes - Port Orchard Independent
An article where the KHS claims it will cost $700 per WEEK to feed the animals, an amount experienced farmers feel is astronomically inflated for the number and type of animals being fed species-appropriate types and amounts of food.
Suspected Cruelty Case Prompts Kitsap Humane Society’s Largest Ever Animal Seizure
Posted on the 15th of November and updated on the 18th, this article points out that KHS doesn't have adequate housing or feed to be able to care for the animals they chose to take into their custody. Also in this article is this quote: (KHS Executive Director Sean ) "Compton explained that all the rescued animals will remain in custody until the investigation is resolved . . . "
Barking up a different tree - Kitsap Humane Society wants to forgo nuisance calls in favor of cruelty investigations
Jake Shapley quoted in a 2010 article, saying that KHS is now going to focus solely on finding cruelty cases because nuisance cases and stray animals aren't lucrative enough.
Jake Shapley | LinkedIn
Linked-in Profile of Jake Shapley, the director in charge at KHS who made the decision to confiscate the animals. According to the qualifications listed here, he appears to have no experience or interests relating to domestic or farm animals previous to becoming KHS director. His training is in archaeology.
Pursuing the ‘cruelty’ scam
Commentary from a writer pointing out how KHS stands to benefit from the seizure.
Guest column: Humane Society wrong in this case to seize animals - Port Orchard Independent
A local, retired farmer stands up and speaks out on the subject . . . will you?
Hearing in animal cruelty case gets testy
Richmond claimed the couple had not received any sort of due process regarding the animal cruelty charges or the seizure of their animals. He said authorities had failed to notify the couple of the charges in writing, and they only heard about their arraignment hearing through documents sent to them by a concerned reporter.
Olalla couple pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
Tensions ran high during the first court appearance Tuesday of an Olalla couple charged with animal cruelty. In a 45-minute appearance that included 12 supporters, Simon and Rosalind Bailey pleaded not guilty to second-degree animal cruelty charges.