In November, animal control officers found a pit bull in her back yard. He was thin, but alive. Workers discovered the bodies of three more pit bulls decomposing in their kennels.
Gaither’s attorney said the animals belonged to his client’s husband who had been in jail.
Her attorney, Ken Sheets, admits that Gaither was not watching over the animals and claimed that she was in financial trouble and could barley take care of herself and her children.
Sheets said, “She was afraid if she told authorities that she could not care and maintain the health of these dogs, that she could be charged or in trouble for having these dogs and unfortunately, that is what happened now.”
In March, Gaither was found guilty of three counts of animal cruelty. She was placed on house arrest for 60 days with work privileges and ordered to serve 40 hours of community service.
Gaither was also ordered to ay $450 in fines, plus court costs. She is expected to pay all of those fins by May 7. If she doesn’t, she could end up back in court.