A Coon Rapids woman is facing five charges after authorities uncovered dozens of neglected animals at her home earlier this year.
Deann Marie Jensen, 59, is charged with four felony counts of mistreating animals and one gross misdemeanor for the alleged abuse and neglect of cats in her care.
Authorities say they first received complaints in Oct. 2022 about sick kittens being sold from Jensen’s residence. Law enforcement made contact with Jensen, who claimed she ran a “rescue” called “Scratching Post Number 9” and had 15 cats in her care at the time. She admitted to giving the animals vaccinations she bought online rather than seeking veterinary care.
