Vet school prof to be tried for animal neglect

An assistant professor at Michigan State University's veterinary school will face trial on a charge of animal neglect after authorities say they found 17 dogs and two cats in poor condition at her home.

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st. johns

Jan 11, 2013

gannett.com A A msu verterinarian animal neglect trial Patricia Schenck, an assistant professor at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, leaves court in St. Johns, MI, with attorney Mick Grewal after Schenck waived her preliminary exam on a felony animal neglect charge Thursday 1/10/2013. Authorities say they found 17 dogs and 2 cats at her home that were in poor condition. / Photo by Ron Sanford/GANNETT NEWS SERVICE

Patricia Schenck, 55, was charged with a felony last month in Clinton County District Court.

She appeared in court Thursday in St. Johns and waived her right to a preliminary examination of the evidence. That clears the way for her trial, which wasn't immediately scheduled.

The university said it suspended Schenck with pay pending the case's outcome.

Officials said the animals were found Dec. 12 at the home north of Lansing in Olive Township, where Schenck lives with her parents.