Animal Shelter Owner Returns To Court

Due to space and safety concerns, Monday’s hearing for a local woman accused of more than 500 counts of animal cruelty is being moved to the Allegheny County Courthouse.

Linda Bruno is the owner of Tiger Ranch Animal Sanctuary.

ASPCA agents raided the Frazer Township ranch last month, rescuing about 400 hundred sick and dying cats.

Bruno has pleaded not guilty to all 574 counts.

Her hearing was originally scheduled to be held in a West Deer magistrate's office.

Previous Stories: April 8, 2008: Cruelty Charges Refiled Against Cat Sanctuary Owner April 3, 2008: Cruelty Charges Dismissed Against Tiger Ranch Owner March 19, 2008: Supporters Rally Behind Tiger Ranch Owner March 18, 2008: Attorney Takes Channel 11 Inside Tiger Ranch Cat Shelter March 17, 2008: Donations Needed To Help Cats Rescued From Tiger Ranch Raid March 14, 2008: Local Animal Sanctuary Owner Arrested