Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Amanda Kay Willbrandt, 38, was arrested on May 23 and charged with felony animal abuse for allegedly keeping 74 dogs in filthy conditions.

Willbrandt was originally cited by Alachua County Code Enforcement on November 30, 2023, for failure to treat animals humanely. The citation stated that she was “caring for 74 dogs. All were matted, had feces, urine caked in their fur. You admitted that the dogs stay in plastic kennels 24/7 [and] failed to report neglect of the dogs.” The citation lists a fine of $271, and the case was sent to a collection agency for lack of payment on February 13.

A sworn criminal complaint was filed by Alachua County Animal Resources on April 17, charging Willbrandt with failure to act, resulting in the excessive or repeated infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering and confinement of animals without sufficient food, water, or exercise. The document states that the dogs were kept on the property of a mobile home in Arredondo Estates. Willbrandt’s Facebook page states that she provides dog-sitting services.

Judge William Davis signed a warrant for Willbrandt’s arrest on May 8; Hene Infante Boensnes, who owns the business Hen Hen’s Lil Pawz, Inc., is listed as a co-defendant. A sworn complaint has been filed for Boensnes, but no warrant for her arrest has been issued.

Willbrandt was arrested on May 23 and released on $3,000 bail. She has no criminal history.

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