Hampden Woman Surrenders Great Danes Seized In 2020 And Won’t Face Criminal Charges

A Hampden woman whose 25 Great Danes and a cat were seized by the state nearly two years ago has given up ownership of the animals and will no longer face criminal charges, according to the Penobscot County District Attorney’s office. Jill Schnedler agreed to surrender the animals last month, and the case alleging that she failed to provide necessary shelter, food and water, medical treatment and clean conditions for her animals was dismissed, Deputy District Attorney Mark Rucci said Tuesday. Maine’s animal welfare program seized the animals on Jan.