West Chicago Dog Kennel Owner Garrett Mercado Convicted Of Animal Cruelty
WEST CHICAGO (CBS) -- The owner of a West Chicago dog kennel has been convicted of animal cruelty after a fire left more than two dozen dogs dead.
Garrett Mercado left the animals unattended for five hours when the fire started in 2019.
A total of 29 dogs died.
An investigation found the kennel was filthy, and many of the dogs had been abused.
Mercado will be sentenced later this month.
