Boone County Dog Abuse Trial Delayed Hearing Today
A Boone County dog breeder accused of animal abuse is scheduled to appear in court today for a status hearing after her trial was postponed.
Twenty-six-year-old Melissa Sanders faces 13 counts of animal abuse after authorities found dozens of dead and malnourished dogs on her property in November 2025.
A judge previously granted a defense request to postpone her five-day trial to allow more time to research the case, contact witnesses and examine forensic evidence.
A new trial date has not been set. Sanders is due in Boone County courts at 9:30am
