Two Women Face Animal Neglect Charges

MOORESVILLE, MO — Animal neglect charges have been filed against two Mooresville residents. Anita Frazier, 58, and Mishell Blomenkamp, 65, are charged with misdemeanor animal neglect and abandonment of an airtight container. The animal neglect charges alleges that the individuals had 12 dogs and knowingly failed to provide adequate food and water. The charges resulted from a county sheriff’s department investigation acting an a complaint. The search warrant resulted in the seizure of 13 dogs from the home and revealed a full-size abandoned freezer/refrigerator on the property. The Livingston County Humane Society assisted in transporting the dogs to receive vet care and subsequent boarding.