Melissa Borden

Not stated, MI

Conviction: TWO cases: (1) ONE felony abandoning/cruelty to 25+ animals; (2) guilty plea to a reduced attempted abandonment/cruelty offense involving 4–10 animals (exact amendment uncertain in reporting).
Conviction or sentencing date: Case 1: verdict October 2025; sentenced 2025-12-11. Case 2: plea before 2026-03-19; sentenced 2026-03-19.
Sentence: Case 1: 6 months county jail; 5 years probation; 9 months post-release tether; animal surrender; restitution reported ~$102,000. Case 2: 2 years probation; restitution amount not verified.
Case number: Not stated
Last source verification: 2026-09-16