A Stroud man facing 408 counts of felony animal cruelty will return to court next week for another felony disposition docket.
Representation for Jerry Hine requested that they return in one week when he appeared on Jan. 6 at the Lincoln County Courthouse, as they need more time for consultations. The State did not object, and District Judge Sarah Bridges requested that he return on Jan. 13.
Hine was arrested on July 15, 2025, after over 400 Maltese dogs were seized from his business, Add Love Pets, LLC, located in a strip mall in Stroud.
His bond was set at $25,000 by Judge Emily Muller on July 16, 2025.
Many of the dogs were in a poor condition with severely matted hair that prevented them from defecating, according to the amended probable cause affidavit. They also appeared to have little to no human interaction as they all cowered when being picked up. The Humane Society of Tulsa took the dogs into their custody.
They’ve been able to find new homes for many of them.
Hine waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Sept. 11, 2025, and pleaded not guilty at his formal arraignment on Sept. 16.