Pet Related · Whatcom County
Whatcom County Dog Rescue Founder Arrested on 30 Animal Cruelty Charges
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office arrested Ashley Nichole Georgia, 38, of Lynden, founder of the nonprofit Pittie Project PNW, after seizing approximately 30 dogs in extremely poor condition from a property in unincorporated Whatcom County on Oct. 5. Georgia was charged with 30 counts of animal cruelty; investigators reported open wounds, significant underweight conditions, and evidence of prolonged neglect. A warrant was issued Oct. 7 and executed 16 days later. The rescued dogs were transported to the Whatcom Humane Society for medical care and are being transferred to rescue partners for foster placement.