A woman formerly of Afton was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond last week, after being charged with animal cruelty after investigators found dead and emaciated dogs, along with canine body parts, at a home on Virginia 151.
Robin Kitts Pfeifer, 57, was arrested earlier this month and charged with 10 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals and nine misdemeanor counts of failure to bury or cremate animal remains.
Pfeifer was arraigned in Nelson County General District Court last week and released on bond. She is due back in court April 6.
Bruce Pfeifer, 56, was also charged with 10 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals and nine misdemeanor counts of failure to bury or cremate animal remains.
Bruce Pfeifer remains at large.
The Pfeifers’ last known address was 5282 Rockfish Valley Highway, where the dogs were found, but the couple was not living there when the search warrants were issued last week.
According to the search warrants filed in Nelson County Circuit Court, Nelson County Animal Control officer Carla Thompson received a tip from an employee at the Nelson County Humane Society about dead animals at the residence along Va. 151, which prompted the investigation.
Public safety director Ray Uttaro said while searching the property, officers found more than seven live dogs, three dead dogs and plastic bags filled with canine body parts.
Uttaro said anyone with information regarding Bruce Pfeifer’s whereabouts should contact the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
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