Allyson Halm

Animal Cruelty Case: Woman, 48, Turns Herself in on Felony Charges

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The 48-year-old woman that police say is responsible for the deaths of at least three puppies due to neglect on Sunday turned herself in on three counts of cruelty to animals. Catherine Daria Palmer, whose last known address is 151 Butler Lane, was released on $10,000 bond. Her arrest follows a months-long investigation by the New Canaan Police Department. According to an arrest warrant application by Officer Allyson Halm of the NCPD Animal Control section, Palmer operated an illegal pet store while keeping puppies and dogs in an unsanitary environment, lying to veterinarians about their health and denying the animals access to medical care. 

Police this month seized 10 puppies and two adult dogs from her Butler Lane home. “The puppies and adult dogs seized during this investigation are being well cared for and are thriving,” New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said in a press release.

Allyson Halm

Animal Cruelty Warrant: Three Puppies Died in Butler Lane Home Due to Neglect [UPDATED]

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Update 10:30 a.m. Tuesday

Police say they’re searching for Catherine Palmer and that after she’s arrested, a detailed press release will go out that may include a request for donations. Until then, donations are not needed. “The puppies are being well cared for and are thriving,” according to Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. Inquiries can go to 203-594-3511. Original Article

New Canaan Police last week removed 12 dogs from a Butler Lane home and obtained an arrest warrant charging a woman with animal cruelty after three puppies died there due to neglect, records show.

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Police See Higher-Than-Usual Number of ‘Delinquent’ Dog Owners

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Police say they’re seeing a higher-than-usual number of “delinquent dogs”—animals whose owners have failed to register them with the town. Normally, the deadline for the state-mandated licensing of a dog or renewing an existing license is July 1. This year, that deadline was extended to Aug. 1 to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, the town currently has 655 delinquent dogs, according to Officer Allyson Halm, head of the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section. 

The Town Clerk’s office has sent out renewal notices and reminders, and now Halm is following up, she said.

Brutal Doodles: New Canaan Dogs Bite Census Worker, Two Others

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Details of these recent dog bites in town follow a request for information from Officer Allyson Halm, head of the Animal Control section of the New Canaan Police Department. ***

Two Chichester Road dogs have finished a home quarantine after biting a U.S. Census taker who’d come onto their property. On the afternoon of Sept. 17, a golden doodle and Lagotto Romagnolo—an Italian truffle-searching breed—bit the man on his backside and arm, according to police. He sought medical assistance at an urgent care facility. 

The dogs finished a mandatory 14-day quarantine at home Oct.

Allyson Halm

Animal Calls: Raccoon Shot, Dog Struck by Car, Rabid Bat

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What follows is a rundown on recent animal-related police calls. Officer Allyson Halm, head of the New Canaan Police Department’s Animal Control section, provided information when asked about these cases. ***

The Devonwood Lane owner of a Great Pyrenees dog on Sept. 5 was issued a $92 ticket for allowing a dog to roam. It’s the third time this year that the same dog has been found roaming and its owner cited for the infraction-level violation (Feb.