VANCOUVER – A Langley dog walker, accused of leaving six dogs to die in a hot car in May, appeared briefly at a Vancouver courthouse Tuesday afternoon.
Emma Paulsen has been charged with five counts of animal cruelty and one count of public mischief.
Known as the “Brookswood 6,” the dogs were originally reported as stolen by Paulsen, but on May 18 she admitted that the dogs had died after being left in her truck on a hot day.
The story of the missing dogs grabbed headlines in the Lower Mainland with a Brookswood 6 Facebook page and a rally held by the canine’s owners that was held to garner support for their search.
The courtroom was packed when Paulsen’s lawyer spoke on her behalf.
Global News reporter Rumina Daya noted Paulsen has dramatically changed her appearance since May by cutting her hair and the changing the colour from blonde to red.
There were some family members of the dog owners in court and for Stephanie Marner, whose sister’s dog was allegedly left to die, justice for a case like this would come in many ways.
“She deserves a lifetime ban of ever owning an animal; she never be allowed to be a dog walker; she shouldn’t be able to volunteer with animals; and maybe some rehabilitation to better understand,” Marner said.
Her case has now been put over until Oct. 17.
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