With luck she'll be locked in a cage for awhile. Regrettably someone will provide food and water.

Naomi plead no contest on Monday according to CCAP website

http://wcca.wicourts.gov

BTW pto_angelofmusic- cleaned so well the next day to cover up that there is poop all over??????maybe she though if she cleaned up after the crime scene nobody would believe all the poop was ever there.

if these animals died because they were sick why werent they taken to a vet to be checked out instead of letting them die!???? that what we do as pet owners when theyre sick. we go to the vet and take care of them. and if they didnt we take care of that too not just let them smell up the house along with all the poop! if theyre in a cage for some cruel reason then you put food and water in there. i dont rememember anyone mentioning full water and food dishes in the cage. my guess is there werent any didhes at all in the cage.

the LAW is 2 cats 2 dogs or
3 cats one dog
or three dogs i cat

no 4 cats and i dont know the law about how many more rodents you can have along with.
i am sure she is over the limit on all of that too. or maybe your going to do the "oh i didnt know defence on that too" even though she worked for the humane society.

if she is such a great women and parent-what parent would let their kids run around the house in tha tfilth too????. maybe just theire room they were confined too was clean with a bowl of food and water. and clean box.
i am quite sure it is not healthy to breathe in all those poo fumes!! how about a little poop on your cornflakes

BTW pto_angelofmusic- smelt is a fish

the punishement should fit the crime. looks like enough evidence to me. put her away. so fine she is a great person but she abuses and neglects animals. i think all the proof you need was at the scene of the crime.cant say she doesnt know how to as a defence since she worked at the humane society. maybe she was just trying to save taxpayer dollars and destoying them on her own time her own way.

to fed up with bs- youre right she hasnt harmed them she just downright neglected them till they died on there own. this is our business BTY. jury of her own peers right here in a blog.

give here a break whatever-sure lets give her a break like she did those those animals- no food and poop on the floor- no tolit or tissue for your butt either just drag it on the feces piled floor till it comes off!!!!!

black irish very funny comment what is funnier is that my2 cents thinks your just dumb and serious

...and to say that I'm dumb bc this wasn't the story I meant to post this on...lol

nonetheless..go pack!

...in order to lighten up the situation we have giong on here right now...

I'd just like to reiterate...

GO PACK!! :D

I do not understand why everyone is arguing about this womans guilt. We can not make that decision only the courts can. What WE as a community can do is make sure that O'leary does not get elected for yet another term as our DA. We need a District Attorney in office that will take every case and prosecute according to what the Law will allow. This includes the rights of animals.

busted...

The facts are that SHE was supposed to be caring for these animals and she neglected them and they DIED. HELLO????????? If she was the owner and they died she is responsible.

To those of you that knew her and are defending her based on that, either you didn't know her that well to have never been inside her house 2 years ago when this happened and therefore can't comment on the wellbeing of the animals or the upkeep of her house or you did see it and didn't do anything about it either.

this happened two years ago, I am not saying that she shouldnt be punished, but why so long, yes I have read the article but if she was considered a danger to animals or others why wasnt she prosecuted when the incident actually occured. PTo i do not agree with anything you are saying but i will say this, the justice system does not work like everybody thinks it does, its not innocent until proven guilty, it is guilty until proven innocent, agree or not, but when she goes to trial, she will have to prove her innocents not her guilt, the prosecution is based on the facts of the case brought to him by the police, she will have to try to prove that she is innocent and when everybody in this community knows she is guilty she will lose at trial, because she cannot prove her innocents!!

She never lived at the address in question it was someone elses house entirely,... yes she had relations with someone of that address but its like arresting your brother for a crime you commited,... haha it irrelevant and the crime to place at a different address entirely infact on the other side o0f town from ruger,... but either way I trust naomi enough to believe her word

Mainly lets all wait for the trial, and see what facts come out, and then let a jury or judge decide her fate. Hopefully our justice system will not let us down. And yes i know the article stated her address wrong, anyone who looked at the case on WICCA like DartPlayer07 suggested would know that was her former address, but i think the paper was pointing out that is where the incident took place. And also how do you know that they didn't do an autopsy because you say it would cost Ms. Houser $400. The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab is a research facility, who says they didn't do it as a "research project. and do i take your word over a "criminal complaint." So you are saying that Ms. Houser should be going after the Janesville Gazette for libel since they posted a wrong address?

no but the evidence of her being inocent as if any of you seen the house i the condition it was in even if I had I still would trust naomi's word because I KNOW HER unlike you people who are too blind to actually see the facts she is INOCENT till proven guilty

My applause, chitownmavis

The animals died because they were neglected.
Point blank.
Being nervous about a hearing, or hating your job, is NO EXCUSE for leaving those animals with no care.
If she's got such great friends that will back her up in all this, why didn't she call one of you to go feed the animals? Why couldn't her family do it? Why didn't she ask those snot-nosed neighbors to stop by and check up. And if she couldn't care for them, why didn't she give them to the shelter so they could find homes that could? There's absolutely no reason these animals should have suffered.
Rregardless of ANYONES relationship to Naomi, what happened is wong. It could be my own MOTHER and i'd totally agree that she should be punished.
Does Naomi go around pulling the wings off butterflies, stealing from the bell-ringer's kettles or kicking babies? NO. I'm not attacking her value as a human being. But just like blackirish said, you can't excuse a doctor that kills someone just because they've healed a bunch. It's like saying "I murdered a girl scout, but I give to the needy, so i'm OK." It doesn't matter what else is going on, the facts are that these animals died as result of her negligence regardless of any excuses that might be offered up. The evidence can't be denied.

Tomtom64 dear,... do you believe everything you read they did not do anything to the animals because it would have cost ms.houser almost 400 dollars for the eautopsy,... and not to mention but the artical was wrong more than once in the case of her address and other information

After reading all of the comments that have been posted, it is easy to tell that most have had some kind of contact with Naomi-whether they are current or estranged relationships. It seems that this has become more of a pushing match between those who want justice for these animals and those who are now in a panic because after 2 years you thought these charges had fallen through the cracks of the court system. There are a lot of fingers being pointed, but no one is to blame but the animals' owner. It's unfortunate that the animals had to pass in such a gruesome way, and that the animals, Naomi, and her daughter were subjected to such living conditions...germs, odor, piles of excrement-abhorrible. I just wonder why a human and more importantly, a mother would subject the ones that they care about to such conditions. Multiple people have been supporting Naomi and her previous work with animals at the shelter. I think it's wonderful that she worked there and wanted so much for them to have better lives, but she worked in a hypocritical way. You can't advocate for better lives for animals, but at the same time have skeletons in your own closet...in this case...a literal interpretation of the expression is quite befitting. Hopefully, the justice system will do what's best for the animals (past and present) and give her the sentencing that is appropriate and deny her access to animals in the future. There are plenty of people out there who are more than willing and more deserving of the right to pets. If she needed help with the care of her animals, she should have asked. I'm sure that even those who are being accused of being against Naomi would have been more than willing to help the animals and those who remain close to her...where were you? 4 inches of animal waste and pets whose stomachs are eating themselves-that doesn't happen over night. Here's hoping that the criminal justice doesn't fail us.

Compairing this miniscule crime to murder is ridiculous naomi never harmed those animals there is no contest, she is a loving animal owner, the animals left in her care were left in her care for the benefit of the animal,... this comment board is like the terry shivo case it goes on and o forever with out end, black Irish get a clue she is a loving mom who helps the elderly how many of you can say you were taking car of an elderly women in her last days none of you so think before you speak, or else you freedom of speach is worthless!!!

pto_angelofmusic " they have no proof the animals died of starvation" Did you not read the article where it says 'The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab performed autopsies on the two animals, according to the criminal complaint. Veterinary pathologist Karen Woods said the ferret died of starvation' So i suppose Karen Woods is lying too, b/c she has something to gain from it. Maybe she should be the one on trial... get a clue

Although I have compasion for the animals lost in this horrible case and I am sure this looked at by most of you as a crime agaist life,... you all need to get a life the truth is none of you know all of the story not even me maybe ms. houser was having a nervous break down knowing her custody hearing was days away,... or maybe she was worrying about those snot nosed neighbors who cant keep there nose out of peoples buisness, you have to factor in all of these things before you go jumping to conclusions and as for you bean and kat, no one is blind we all know you have had some relation to her previously as have others, I knew her when she worked at the TA and she hated every moment of it and finally when she went to work at the humane society she hated each moment she seen the condition of those animals. If you knew her as well as I did you would know this is not the Naomi houser I know!

Luv,

FED_UP_WITH_BS

Naomi Houser is a good friend of mine and if you know anything about her you know the claims listed ARE rediculous, and they are just that claims,... they have no proof the animals died of starvation and I recall naomi telling me she asked the officer on the scene Doug Johnson to have an autopsy done for she discovered many things that lead to the idea of those animals being poisoned when he was asked doug mearly sniffed the food bowl and said he smelt nothing. While the house was in ridiculous shape, I wonder if anyone of you knew the house was clean a day later by none other than naomi and her little brothers hands. There is no reason to disclaim the above evidence if it is a possiblity to save a incocent womens reputation. SO do us all a favor and keep your opinions to yourself.

What I was trying to say about her former husband is that if in fact he had changed his address and wasn't living there at all, then he had no right in the house. I think that you should think long and hard about unlawful entry, but you aren't going to school for legal are you?
The police had been there 4 times on the insistence of people you know well enough. They found nothing. If the animals she has now are in not in question, then why are people you know calling in about them all the time? They are fine. As for her eviction, I wonder how you know so much? Word gets around I'm sure, but she isn't going anywhere. The processes have already gone through. Everything is fine. You worry too much.
You know you could have been there. If you cared that much, maybe you should have been.

7) At the time of my previous post, I wasn’t aware that it was simply a hearing in which Naomi would plead guilty, not guilty, etc. I attend a university outside of Janesville and because of academic responsibilities I was unable to attend a hearing on a weekday.
8) Letting animals in your care be left for dead should entitle you to the benefit of the doubt?!?! Those weren’t stuffed animals that were removed from that trailer that day. That wasn’t playdoh or mud piled inches high throughout the house. Just what benefit of the doubt are we supposed to give?!
9) Naomi’s care for her children, the elderly, or anything else ISN’T what she’s being put on trail for.

1) No one said she wasn’t a good employee or that she didn’t care for animals at the shelter. SHE DIDN’T CARE FOR THE ANIMALS IN HER TRAILER.
2) The police have been there FOUR times. I doubt it was just to say hello.
3) Katstup NEVER posted anything terrible about Naomi. What are you talking about? Katstup’s relation doesn’t even figure into it. While it might be possible to say a whole lot, the facts have been pretty well adhered to.
4) Naomi WAS given an eviction notice. But I think we’ve all seen how expedient these processes can be.
5) Again, animals Naomi owns right now aren’t the ones in question. The ones that died used to be in good health, too. Used to.
6) Naomi is currently divorced. At the time, her former husband had not been a resident of the trailer for some time, and she had acquired some of those animals after their separation. They weren’t his to care for. In one sentence you ask why her former husband WASN’T there caring for the animals, and in the next, you ask what business he had being there at all. Quite frankly, it’s ANYONE’S business to call the police when the welfare of animals is in concern and it most definitely was. Ask the neighbors who managed to slide what food they could under the window that was open a crack because they could hear the cats CONSTANTLY meowing with hunger but could never see anyone home. And if you know someone isn’t caring for animals, wouldn’t it raise your concern for any children left in that person’s care?

<<Why don't you give Naomi a break and just keep your opinions to yourself.>>

Opinions are a right of free speach, isn't that why were here? We are all entitled to them. To sound childish, if your allowed, so am I.
As for her being innocent or not, only the courts can make the final decision, not us or our opinions. Thank You.

Oh yes, and only ONE of her cats was adopted at the shelter. But it sounds better to say she got them all at the shelter.

Yes she did, the address was on Ontario. All the cats were put to sleep at the request of the owner. Maybe you don't remember because you think YOU were the one there??

<<. I bet you remember when Naomi went to a house where there were 44 cats in the home.>>

She didnt work there when that happened.

Funny you should mention "saving the world". Not quite that good, but she was caring for an elderly woman in her last days. Although if she were a superhero, her superpower would probably be to kick the crap out of you guys! LOL.

<<Well if we look at all the facts, yes, she should be tried by a judge or jury, and unless she puts on an awesome act she will be fined and hopefully never allowed to have animals again.>>

Good luck! Janesville dosen't have that statute,,, yet. She could only be stopped if it went stateside, we can hope they change that and come into the 21st century soon. Plus we all know that our DA won't do it. It would mean he'd have to actually do some real work! Again, sorry if I offend someone here.

Naomi IS a mom. She works in a field where it is her job to care for others. She is entitled to an "innocent until proven guilty" trial, a FAIR trial. So why don't all of YOU be fair, and let evets unfold as they will. Keep in mind that when YOUR dirty laundry gets aired, she would do the same for you.

And FlyGuysgirl, you are right about those other animals. I bet you remember when Naomi went to a house where there were 44 cats in the home. I'm sure that since you know her so personally, that she, unlike you, would have given people the benefit of the doubt. Why didn't Naomi return to the shelter and continue work? Because of the two people who showed up at her house that day. Two people from the shelter who don't have the heart to give someone the benefit of the doubt.

I wish you all Happy Holidays, and remember that this is the season of giving. Why don't you give Naomi a break and just keep your opinions to yourself.

I know Naomi VERY well, and there are a few things you should all know before jumping to your conclusions; Naomi worked at the shelter almost two years before this event took place. She spent most of her time at the shelter working with sick kittens and nursing moms. She devoted every ounce of herself to those cats and even rode the Director about how they could get better care. More of you know Naomi than you think. You might remember seeing her on JATV talking about the adoptable cats from the shelter. You might remember her knocking on your door one day to check on YOUR animals. Of course, the Gazette doesn't print THAT stuff. I wonder what Chris Konetski would have to say about Naomi and how her work performance was at the shelter?

I wonder also, why katstup did not mention that the police HAVE indeed been to check on Naomi's house on FOUR separate incidents and found that her animals were all well taken care of? It's funny that she would mention so many other things, but not bring up her relation to Naomi. I suppose if I were saying so many terrible things about someone, I wouldn't bring it up either. It's funny though that although katstup mentioned her being evicted, Naomi still lives at the same address. And all the animals she mentioned (which Naomi DOES own) are in great health.

It mentions in this article that her "former" husband was the one who called the police. While indeed, he did, he was not her former husband. This incident happened on a Friday, and their custody hearing was the following Monday. Odd for a time line if you ask me. If they were still married, and he cared SO much why wasn't HE feeding the animals then? I can think of one reason. What was her "former" husband even doing there? What right did he have to let the police in?

It's odd also that katstup and kiwibeandip urged so many to come to the INITIAL COURT APPEARANCE, but did not show up themselves. Thought they would remain anonymous I guess. For someone who DID go and show my support, I was surprised at how easy it is for some people to go off at the mouth when they know absolutely nothing about someone. The anonymity of cyberspace can be a beautiful and terrible thing. I think that while you ARE entitled to your opinions, you should think long and had about what you say.

If we base our information on the facts of the case, we know that Naomi E. Houser possibly neglected to feed her animals resulting in the death of two animals. If found guilty, she will be fined and possibly not allowed to have animals anymore. Some of the stuff you suggested might be in the bounds of cruel and unusual punishment...and again looking at the facts of the article (sss495) says "Anyone who knows Naomi knows she is a very good mother and would never harm an animal." where does it say that in the article, why don't you publish another article about her and explain where she was while allowing her two animals to rot in the stench of Cat feces and vomit while they starved to death. I'm sure you would come up with a great article about how she was out saving the world, or supporting the troops in Iraq. We would all like you to enlighten us and tell us how good of person she is. Only fact that i took from the article about her personality is that she doesn't know the difference between starvation and poisoning. Oh wait, was she trying to cover something up, i think that might be obstructing justice, which is also illegal...Well if we look at all the facts, yes, she should be tried by a judge or jury, and unless she puts on an awesome act she will be fined and hopefully never allowed to have animals again.

Otis there isn't a date listed yet on WICCA for her jury trial.

I know she plead not guilty. But does anyone know when the next court date is?

Everone is entitled to their opinions.

I just had to post a comment, and appologize for anyone I may offend, but we are all entitled to an opinion. I SAW those dead animals taken from the house when the cops showed up, not to mention the other flea infested skinny cats too. Many people in the neighborhood did. The state veterinary office confirmed with an autopsy that they DID die of starvation, not poison or disease. I understand innocent until proven guilty, and she is entitled to her day in court, but what more evidence is needed. And yes she DID work at the shelter and should have known better. I just hope the DA gets off his fence and actually does something about it this time. The last few who got busted for animal neglect/abuse have gotten a slap on the wrist. Remember the Talley's 44 Huskies, Geyser and her 60+ hampsters, with dozens of dead ones, or maybe the Zilmers 40 some cats? How about we take a moment and remember the animals who died at their hands. Thank You.

kiwibeandip????????? where were you on Nov 26,2007

For those of you who know Naomi please disreguard what im about to say. except for those who were related to her in the past. You dont know even half of the story. Anyone who knows Naomi knows she is a very good mother and would never harm an animal.So shut your pot holes. There will indeed be justice done. And then you can all suck it up

I don't know what the answer is, newman.
I used to work for the Humane Society, and it was heartwrenching to see what happens to animals every day. If you visit the facility, you can see the cats in the front, and three kennels of dogs in the back. However, there are at least four more rooms of animals. Those sick, abused, dangerous. Some are still on the hold they place on lost pets, but the majority of cases would make you so angry that we, as humans, could be so cruel.

I agree that our system is failing the animals of our community. Our DA seems to think that prosecuting the people that continue to neglect animals is a waste of time, and I for one do not undestand this concept because it has been proven that people that abuse animals eventually move on to bigger and more dangerous offenses. Why don't we prosecute for every offense including our animals. Whats the point of having laws if we do not enforce them.

Don't worry, some people don't get sarcasm. You have to spell everything out for them.

BLACKIRSH

All I can say to that is "wow", what an idiot...Get a clue...

You're right, the article from which we must draw our conclusions mentions nothing about her employment at the Humane Society, and nothing about having children. THOSE aren't the issues.
Whether she worked there or not, and whether she has kids do not change the fact that these animals were left without care for a substantial amount of time. There are autopsy reports to prove it, and they definitely say "starvation" not "poison". It's neglect, and abuse, and it's punishable by law. What is very unfortunate is that due to this case being neglected (irony?), it very nearly slipped through the cracks of the system. I understand that a couple of dead rodents don't make a real high priority, but it's a crime no matter how you look at it.

Well HiredGun, I will see you at the court house next Monday at 1pm then to see her guilty charge!

DartPlayer07 wrote "...if this isn't the truth being printed then why does she have charges against her?"

Does the phrase "Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law" mean anything to you, Dart? We try criminal cases in courts, not newspapers.

I can't imagine what them poor animals went through. Not to mention how long ago it was. I don't get it and now they are finally doing something about it. She should of been checked on once a month to make sure there are no animals of any kind anywhere in her house.

People that abuse animals should be put away for a long time! How can someone do that to a poor defensless little animal???? Makes me beyond sick.

Poor animals:(

Ok, reviewing comments it says by Katstup that she has children. Katstup also mention that this Naomi worked at the shelter. How reliable is this information? Are you her sister? Her best friend? Why are we responding to information we cannot verify as being the truth. The only truth we actually know based on this article is that she mistreated animals in 2005. Yes, that's a darn long time to be charged and taken to court, but the rest is just heresay.

I am confused. I cannot find anywhere in the article about the fact that she has kids or her kids are in danger.

I was in court last year, when a 16 year old was touched inapproitaley by a grown man, who knew better. I sat in court with 15 people there to support the victim. The D.A. thanked us for coming. Usually, if a cat gets kicked, everyone is up in arms. When a teen or child gets touched, people don't show up. I am with Justice 4 all.......where are her kids. They are our, no.1 concern as a community. Are they okay?

How many people do you know "seem" like the type to neglect/abuse animals? The bottom line is that she DID leave these animals (how long do you think it takes to die of starvation?) with NO care. There's NO reason she couldn't get a friend to stop by to feed/water, or find PROPER homes for those animals. She can't even say that she "didn't know" how to care for them. She knew. And she made a personal choice. And she's got the gall to say they were "poisoned". Right. And this atrocity has taken TWO YEARS to get taken care of? Please go to the hearing!

Just because you know someone personally doesn't mean they don't have the ability to committ sick crimes like this. The bottom line is that two animals starved while in her care.

pudssweetie~ we're not supposed to judge her for letting 2 animals die? What's left of the story that we're not hearing? For some reason she couldn't take care of these animals, so she should gave them up in that case and instead, she let them die.

Sorry puds, if this isn't the truth being printed then why does she have charges against her?
Quote from police who responded to the scene: "Janesville police officer Doug Johnson went into the home with code enforcement employees and found a litter box with 4 inches of feces in the kitchen and piles of cat feces and vomit on the floor. He described the stench as “overwhelming.”
Johnson also reported finding a dead ferret and a dead chinchilla in separate cages. It appeared that no food or water was available for the cats or the caged animals."
Lab reports: "Veterinary pathologist Karen Woods said the ferret died of starvation and noted the condition of the chinchilla suggested starvation as well."
She is probably telling YOU a different story than the truth! She didn't even bother to take the dead animals from their cages. 4 inches of feces? When was the last time she changed the litter box? She should be stripped of those animals immediately.
If she worked at the HS she saw daily what these poor animals went thru, she is sick. SEND HER TO JAIL!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with you Blue21, if there is more information..then by all means..enlighten us! I'm tired of people saying mind your own business..because this is our business as a community. If no one speaks up about the issues, it is brushed under the rug. I guess I can consider myself a rug puller..yep..that's me.

So, this woman worked at the HS and she felt holyer that thou to watch this and not do anything about it, she should be treated like anyone else in the community and be fined and in prisoned for what she did and to think her children watched this as well, i wonder how they are being tought about caring for animals.
To the person who knew her personally, why didn't YOU do anything about it!!!!
The HS should have been monitoring her because now she has more animals.
I hope she goes to JAIL in a cage where she belongs.

People are ALWAYS saying there is 'more to the story'. Well, I'd be interested in hearing how, pray tell, there is an excuse for neglecting animals.

I know Naomi personally and she is not the kind of person to abuse or neglect animals. I am not at liberty to say much, but I can say this, don't judge a book by it's cover, there is more to this story than what is being said.

I love animals, very much so. BUT I AM MUCH MORE CONCERNED about the children in this ladies care. Are they in the home? That is what would make me show up at the court house.

Did'nt anyone else see that these animals were being neglected? If people see animals abused they should call the police and the Humane Society. Then follow up with both to see what is being done.

Ok let me get this streight. it was Nov.2005 when this was discovered? and it is now Nov.2007? and is just now being charged?
dang and i thought the federal government was slow. WHY SO LONG?? this should have been done in Dec. of 2005 or sooner. If it had been me I'd be done and convicted by July of 2006 for sure. don't worry I own (1)cat and that is it.! yes she is very loved and spoiled and very well taken care of. I hope this person gets the max.for what she has done. there is NO excuse for this.

Naomi WAS working at the Humane Society when this happened and yes, she does have children. Because this case has taken so long to be prosecuted, she now has in her home: a dog, cat, ferret, parrot, and lizard. She is being evicted and what do you think will happen to THESE poor animals? PLEASE MAKE YOUR CONCERNS KNOWN!! ATTEND THE HEARING ON MONDAY, NOV. 26 AT 1:00 AT THE COURT HOUSE.

what is wrong with pp now a days she sould be put away for a long time 4 not takeing care of those poor animals if she knew she couldent take care of them give them to some 1 that can DA

She should be put in a cage and be starved and dehydrated as her punishment. This kind of thing makes me LIVID!! An animal that has no way to fend for itself or to get out of that cage to get food. She should be made to go to the Humane Society daily to water, feed, clean cat boxes and scoop dog poop. She should also never be allowed to own an animal again and if found with one, be sent to jail. I hate to see how she treated her kids, if she had any!!!