March 18, 2025
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that a Peekskill woman was charged with three counts of Animal Cruelty over the condition of three young dogs in her custody.
Shannon Deleg, 33, of Peekskill, is set to be arraigned on a misdemeanor information at 9:30 a.m. Thursday before Peekskill City Court Judge Lissette Fernandez.
DA Cacace said: “I am outraged by the conduct alleged here today. Our four-legged companions have no ability to speak for or defend themselves against abuse or neglect. But my office will always stand ready to speak for them. I am deeply grateful for the dedicated efforts of our partners at SPCA Westchester. With their partnership, we will continue the work of making Westchester safe for all its residents.”
As alleged in the misdemeanor information, Deleg owned three Terrier mix dogs, each between approximately 1 to 2 years in age. “Red,” a young female, was found emaciated, fifteen pounds underweight and covered in feces and urine, according to the misdemeanor information. These conditions caused her to unjustifiably suffer and to experience unjustifiable physical pain, according to the misdemeanor information.
A veterinarian’s examination of “Red” revealed that she was barely able to walk due to lack of muscle mass and that she had experienced a life of starvation and negligence, according to the veterinarian’s deposition.
The two other dogs, “Giru” and “Luna,” are also alleged to have been found underweight, emaciated and covered in feces and urine.
The charge of Animal Cruelty is a class A misdemeanor. It is not bail eligible. The three dogs were surrendered to the custody of SPCA Westchester. SPCA Westchester is a No-Kill Animal Rescue Center located in Briarcliff Manor and is not affiliated with any national animal welfare organizations. Learn more at spcawestchester.org.
DA Cacace commends the investigatory work of SPCA Westchester.
The case is being prosecuted by Northern Westchester Bureau Chief Stephen Ronco and Assistant District Attorney Brittany Rios.
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The charges against the defendant are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
