Overview

• Robert and Anastasia Palulis were arrested and charged under New York Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353, covering animal torture and failure to provide proper sustenance.
• The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding and one dog was taken to an emergency clinic for care.
• Both owners were released on appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in Argyle Town Court at a later date.
• A veterinarian and Town of Argyle animal control officers assisted investigators at the scene as authorities documented conditions inside the facility.
• The business has suspended operations and taken down its online presence as grieving pet owners seek answers, including some who said paid photo updates stopped the day their dogs died.