Michele Moore-Penney – Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania

Registry Notice

This entry is based on information submitted to the DNA Registry by a third party. At the time this entry was prepared, the DNA Registry had not independently verified the submitter's allegations through shelter records, court records, animal control records, or other official documentation.

The information below should therefore be understood as a submitted report and not as a finding of animal cruelty, criminal wrongdoing, or legal ineligibility to own or adopt animals.

Case Summary

A report submitted to the DNA Registry identifies Michele Moore-Penney of Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania, as an individual whom the submitter alleges has repeatedly adopted and subsequently surrendered dogs.

According to the submitter, Moore-Penney most recently surrendered a dog named Jasmine to Fayette Friends of Animals. The submitter further alleges that Moore-Penney has adopted and surrendered approximately six to eight dogs over time.

The DNA Registry has not independently obtained adoption or surrender records establishing the reported number of animals involved.

Reported Pattern of Adoption and Surrender

The submitter characterizes Moore-Penney as a "serial adopter" and alleges that multiple dogs have been brought into the household and later surrendered.

According to the submission, the reporter believes some of these surrenders occurred after dogs became particularly attached to other members of Moore-Penney's household.

This characterization reflects the submitter's account and has not been independently verified by the DNA Registry.

Reported Surrender of Jasmine

The most recent incident described in the submission concerns a dog named Jasmine.

According to the report, Jasmine was surrendered to Fayette Friends of Animals. The submitter expressed concern that Jasmine had adjusted to living in a new home before once again being displaced through surrender.

At the time this entry was prepared, the DNA Registry had not independently obtained Jasmine's adoption or surrender documentation from the shelter.

Animal Welfare Concern

Repeated adoption and surrender does not by itself establish animal abuse or a criminal offense. However, a documented pattern of repeatedly acquiring and relinquishing animals may be information that shelters, rescues, breeders, and other placement organizations wish to consider as part of their normal adoption screening process.

Organizations considering an adoption application should independently contact previous shelters, rescues, veterinarians, references, and other appropriate sources when permitted to do so.

Supporting Documentation Submitted

One image was submitted to the DNA Registry in connection with this report.

Additional documentation establishing previous adoptions and surrenders has not yet been independently obtained by the DNA Registry.

Known Location

Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania

Verification Status

Third-party report received: Yes
Supporting image submitted: Yes
Repeated adoptions/surrenders alleged: Yes
Number alleged by submitter: Approximately 6–8 dogs
Most recently identified dog: Jasmine
Shelter identified by submitter: Fayette Friends of Animals
Shelter records independently obtained: Not yet
Animal control finding independently obtained: No
Animal-cruelty charges independently verified: No
Animal-cruelty conviction independently verified: No

Important Due Diligence Notice

This entry documents a report received by the DNA Registry and should not be interpreted as an official determination that the individual identified has committed animal cruelty or any criminal offense.

Shelters, rescues, fosters, breeders, and private individuals considering an animal placement should conduct their own screening and independently verify relevant adoption and surrender history before making a placement decision.

Additional Documentation Requested

The DNA Registry welcomes verifiable documentation concerning the reported adoption and surrender history described in this entry. Relevant documentation may include shelter intake or surrender records, adoption records, rescue records, veterinary records, animal control documentation, or other reliable evidence.

Correction, Response, or Update Request

If the individual identified in this entry believes that information is inaccurate, incomplete, or requires additional context, she may submit a correction or response with supporting documentation for review.

The DNA Registry will update this entry if reliable additional information becomes available.