Andrea Rosebrock 
Kathy Bauck, notorious former owner of Pick of the Litter kennel was convicted of 4 misdemeanor charges, 3 of torture and 1 of animal cruelty, in March. Now Judge Waldemar Senyk has handed down the sentence and I am just beyond anger and sadness at the total lack of compassion and justice this sentence shows; 20 days in jail and a $500 fine! Unbelievable!! Pathetic!!
Bauck, who has a history of animal cruelty and practicing veterinary medicine without a license has been charged in the past and seems to manage to plea down and wound up with practically no punishment. Minnesota is pathetically lax when it comes to laws covering breeders or in her case, puppy millers, and she has again and again taken advantage.
“She has been cited for inadequate record-keeping, animals with swollen limbs, missing skin, animal fighting with each other inside her facility, unsafe and unsanitary housing. You name it, she’s been cited many times by the USDA,” Jill Fritz, Minnesota Humane Society Director said.
Originally facing 9 felony counts of animal cruelty, practicing veterinary medicine without a license and torture, by the time she went to court most had been thrown out and she faced only minimal charges and was convicted of only 4 misdemeanor charges.
Amazing that in light of the incredible video that by shot undercover showing the cruelties and horrors she inflicted on the dogs at the kennel. If you have the stomach for it, you can view the video HERE. It’s tough to take and even tougher to believe that anyone could view that and not remove every dog from that kennel and lock that bitch up for good!
Well, good ole Judge Waldemar Senyk decided that sentencing her on only one count of animal torture would be enough to encompass all the charges and only gave her a slap on the wrist, bad girl!! She could have gotten up to 90 days in jail per each count and/or up to a fine of $1,000 per each count but guess Senyk either didn’t watch the video, slept through the proceedings or just plain doesn’t give a damn, take your choice.
Looks like Kathy Bauck will be back to torturing, abusing and practicing in no time, not that she ever actually stopped. Pick of the Litter kennel is now “owned” by her husband and daughter but there’s no doubt who runs this hellhole.
If you’d like to let the Honorable Judge Senyk know what you think of this sentence, the contact info is as follows:
Honorable Judge Waldemar Senyk
121 West Junius Avenue, Suite 310
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Fax 218-998-8414
Phone: (218) 998-8420
As difficult as it will be, try to be polite and professional but express your displeasure and dissatisfaction.
No doubt we’ll be hearing more in the future… I want to say more but thing will only deteriorate to an unpublishable point!
This is unbelievable news!!! Thanks for being a great reporter, Deanna, but what terrible news this is. Those poor animals will continue to suffer from her cruelty thanks to Judge Senyk. I will be writing him to let him know how I feel. Thanks for letting us know. Your pals, Blazer & Mom (Vicki)
Well, that judge should have his robe removed…permanantly! What is wrong with that fool of a judge? Of course, we can all tell, he doesn’t give a shit about animals, at all! Well, I guess the best that can be done at this point is to make sure no one gives her any business and she will have to give up her evil ways or go broke! Damn I hate our judicial system! It really sucks! No justice for our four legged friends. This judge should be made to see the video, as well as her place, and have some kind of experience in the care of animals that have had to go through abusive treatment by the the two legged human!
I can’t believe she is still operating a Kennel, what is wrong with this world? She needs to be Shot in the head, but we must first dip her, starve her, beat her, pull her by her arm, make her live in her on feces, poor bleach in her eyes, and when she has a baby, steal it from her but make her watch as we torture it.. this is exactly what she does to these animals and much worse. I can’t believe with all the animal lovers out there that someone has not shot her.. what is going on . And the judge, she not be a judge.. unbelievable.. how can they even allow her to have a pet. I was getting ready to donate to the ASPCA. I know they are trying there best but this women needs to be put away for life!!!!
Ha! I saw the news story on this and the first thing I did was go to the Otter Tail County website to get this guy’s address! I’m glad I’m not alone. We all need to write letters. This punishment is ridiculous. She should absolutely be prohibited from owning animals or operating any kind of kennel from now on.