Woman ordered to perform community service for leaving dog to die in bitter cold

Posted on April 5, 2018

Susan Greene pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for leaving her dog outside in bitter cold in January.
(McLean County Jail photo)

By Greg Halbleib

NORMAL – A woman from Normal has been ordered to perform community service for allowing her dog to die after being left outside in bitter cold for two days in January.

Susan Greene pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge in McLean County court.

Normal Police said a neighbor called them in early January after noticing the Pyrenees had been outside for long periods. Officers reported finding the dog barely moving under a tree with frozen ears and tail. The dog named Clara died the next day at a veterinary clinic.

Greene, 61, was placed on 18 months court supervision and ordered to perform 50 hours of community service. She must also pay a fine and fees totaling nearly $1,400.

Greg Halbleib can be reached at [email protected].

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