TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A rescue owner accused of animal cruelty was found guilty on all charges on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
After a day of testimony, the jury deliberated for around twenty minutes before returning the verdict.<\/p>\n
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She was found guilty of 8 misdemeanor charges. <\/p>\n
During Wednesday\u2019s trial, prosecutors said Du Bois had \u201cevery opportunity to give these dogs to a rescue\u201d that had the means to care for them. <\/p>\n
Prosecutors told the jury about the \u201cdirty and disgusting conditions\u201d<\/a> the dogs were in, saying \u201cthey were so desperate they were trying to dig through the wires\u201d of their enclosures.<\/p>\n Defense attorneys said the prosecutors were trying to \u201cappeal to emotions\u201d and urged the jury to use \u201ccommon sense.\u201d<\/p>\n They said Du Bois took care of the dogs, that they were hydrated and fed.<\/p>\n Ultimately, the jury found Du Bois guilty on all eight counts.<\/p>\n Sentencing is scheduled for December 1, and the judge has ordered Du Bois to remain in custody until sentencing.<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0Nextdoor<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0(Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error?\u00a0Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n