Court date set over seizure of Kennett animals

KENNETT, Mo. -- A court hearing has been set for Feb. 8 for a veterinarian whose animals were seized last week.

The Dunklin County Sheriff's Department served Dr. Jonathon Wilson with a court order to remove all animals from the premises of his practice in Kennett after concern was expressed from the state Humane Society following a recent visit to the clinic.

Sheriff Bob Holder and his deputies served Wilson with a court order Friday afternoon, which indicated the state would be removing the animals from his care.

Approximately 60 animals were taken into care by Bonnie Dean, statewide investigator, and her team with the Humane Society's Animal Rescue Team after allegations of animal abuse came through the corporate office in St. Louis.

Holder said no charges were filed against Wilson at the time of the animals' removal but are expected to be forthcoming.