Despite Nancy’s good intentions, feeding the strays poses many problems, including overcrowding and the difficulty of trapping troublesome animals.
Bonnie Hackett, a local animal groomer, was one of the people who criticized Nancy’s actions. Principal Hackett says neighbors frequently complain about the cats Nancy feeds on and that she has trapped more than 20 cats in the neighborhood.
Warden Hackett also said Nancy has defied court orders to stop feeding the animals on several occasions since 2015. Because of this, Nancy was recently sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court.
Since the conviction, Nancy has tried everything to avoid going to prison. The elderly woman fears going to jail, and her son, David Pawlowski, echoes that sentiment, noting recent issues at the facility for which his mother is due to report on Aug. 11 to WKBN27.
To help avoid jail, Nancy contacted Amy Pichler, CEO of PAWS Ohio. Amy told reporters that PAWS and another rescue group were working quickly to hunt and groom the animals for adoption.
Nancy hopes that the steps she has taken to resolve the situation will be enough for the judge to consider sending her to jail. The Nancy session is scheduled for August 6th.
