Owners of Park County sled-dog kennel charged, released

Samuel and Diane Walker, owners of the Pawsatrak Racing Sled Dog Kennel near Hartsel, turned themselves in on Christmas Day in connection with allegations of animal cruelty.

An arrest warrant was issued for the couple on Dec. 23. After their arrest at the Park County Jail in Fairplay, they posted $2,000 in bail and were released.

Their next court appearance is 9 a.m. Jan. 4.

The couple have been charged with two counts of felony aggravated cruelty to animals and 30 counts of cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor.

Earlier this month, eight dogs were found dead at the kennel by Park County investigator. A ninth dog died on its way to a shelter.