Jan 19, 2008 By Josh Krysak 2 min read

A former employee of the Steve Courson Humane Society in North Union Township has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty. Richard A. Huey, 33, of 450 Buchanan Road, Normalville, was charged before Magisterial District Judge Ronald Haggerty with two counts of cruelty to animals for incidents that occurred at his home in November.

According to the citations issued by Rebecca McDonald of the Placer Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA), the charges are the result of insufficient care for two dogs at Huey’s home in Saltlick Township on Nov. 8.

McDonald said in her report that Huey deprived a Great Dane and a pit bull of “necessary sustenance, drink, veterinary care and access to sanity shelter.”

According to Gene Malosky, director of the animal shelter, manager Theresa Linden fired Huey several months ago but was not sure if it was prior to the filing of the charges against him.

Malosky said he was not aware of the specific details associated with Huey’s firing and added that he has not been convicted of the charges.

Linden could not be reached for comment regarding the case.

Malosky declined further comment on the case.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 before Haggerty.