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A judge has ordered a felony animal abuse case moved to Macon County.
Judy and Ronnie Pennington are accused of mistreating the animals at a rural Madison farm.
Rescuers removed dozens of animals April 2 after what the Humane Society of Missouri called years of trying to get the Penningtons to improve conditions.
Investigators said the dogs, cats, horses, goats and other animals had inadequate shelter, insufficient food and improper access to water.
The Penningtons dispute the charges and called the removal of the animals unnecessary.
The Humane Society eventually took legal custody of the animals after the Penningtons missed a court-ordered deadline to pay for their care.
On Thursday, Judge Robert Clayton granted a change of venue to Macon County. A court date there has not been set.
A judge has ordered a felony animal abuse case moved to Macon County.
Judy and Ronnie Pennington are accused of mistreating the animals at a rural Madison farm.
Rescuers removed dozens of animals April 2 after what the Humane Society of Missouri called years of trying to get the Penningtons to improve conditions.
Investigators said the dogs, cats, horses, goats and other animals had inadequate shelter, insufficient food and improper access to water.
The Penningtons dispute the charges and called the removal of the animals unnecessary.
The Humane Society eventually took legal custody of the animals after the Penningtons missed a court-ordered deadline to pay for their care.
On Thursday, Judge Robert Clayton granted a change of venue to Macon County. A court date there has not been set.
