HOPKINTON, Mass. — The founder of Greyhound Friends in Hopkinton was ordered to not to have any contact with the adoption agency she created.
Until recently, Louise Coleman was the executive director of Greyhound Friends, an adoption agency she founded 34 years ago.
But earlier this year, the state shut the facility down when investigators determined conditions were unsafe for the dogs.
Two former board members told FOX25's Bob Ward they were alarmed when they found out many dogs had been kept at the kennel for years. FOX25 obtained video of one dog, that an animal behaviorist told us showed signs of mental deterioration after being cooped up for three years.
Wednesday morning, a Framingham judge imposed to conditions on Louise Coleman. She can start no new kennel operations, and she’s been ordered to stay away from Greyhound Friends.
Supporters were in the courtroom, denying any allegations of abuse.
“I’ve never seen anything that would alarm me of any mistreatment, no abuse,” said Dottie, from Natick.
Earlier this month, Coleman seemed surprised by the charges.
“We’re just doing the best we can, and complying and hoping to straighten all this out,” she previously said.
The kennel’s license has been revoked, and the dogs have been removed and placed in other foster homes.
On Wednesday, two workers inside the kennel told us they didn’t want to comment. Meanwhile, Coleman faces up to seven years in prison and $5,000 fine if convicted.
Coleman’s next court appearance is set for May 12.
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