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Two residents of Cresco, living on Koerner's Road, have pled guilty to multiple counts of animal cruelty after operating an unofficial animal shelter out of their home.
The individuals, a mother and daughter duo, faced charges of Neglect of Animals - Vet Care and Neglect of Animals - Shelter/Protection.