Ohio needs a rigorous system of random, unannounced inspections of animal hospitals! Without much-needed inspections and serious investigations, there is leeway for the "bad actors". "A former veterinarian accused of animal cruelty after officers seized 48 dogs from her littered home!" "The jury deliberated for just an hour before finding her guilty of 22 counts of animal cruelty and one count of practicing veterinary medicine without a license." "Clopton's crimes could carry a cumulative maximum possible penalty of just under 23 years in prison." "Prosecutors asked for a 60-day evaluation of Clopton before the judge pronounces sentence." "During a three-day trial, jurors also heard testimony from animal control officers and veterinarians about the condition of the dogs and the squalor that officers said they encountered at Clopton’s home." "Clopton, whose neighbors had complained about constant barking and dog fights at her house, originally faced 48 counts of animal cruelty, one for each dog, plus several counts of illegal possession of various veterinary drugs." "Clopton had worked as a veterinarian for 20 years before losing her license. When she was arrested in 2013, she initially tried to retain ownership of the animals. Eventually, however, she agreed to relinquish all but 10 after learning she would have to pay tens of thousands of dollars for care of the animals in a shelter while she awaited trial. She fought to regain custody the dogs, some of whom she had raised since they were puppies, but ultimately could not afford to pay for their care and forfeited them to the shelter."