Sequim woman charged with 30 felony animal cruelty charges

SEQUIM, Wash. - A Sequim woman has been charged with 30 animal cruelty felonies after nearly 430 animals were seized from her farm over the span of two and a half years over what witnesses called "deplorable conditions."

The Clallam County Sheriff's Office responded to animal cruelty reports at a residence on Toad Road back on Dec. 31, 2021. Witnesses said the animals appeared unfed and lacked veterinary care.

The following month through Feb. 14, 2022, multiple search warrants were served and the following animals were seized:

1 Goat
1 Emu
2 Ferrets
27 dogs
207 poultry, ducks and geese

The animals were underweight, and most had other ailments from improper housing. None of the dogs were spayed or neutered and several were pregnant, according to the sheriff's office.

Angela Jacobsen, 51, has been charged with 30 counts of first-degree cruelty to animals.

If convicted, just one count of first-degree cruelty to animals is punishable by a maximum of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Fast-forward to April 2, 2024. Deputies were called to Jacobsen's home again for similar complaints. With the assistance of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Center Valley Animal Rescue, Clallam County Humane Society and numerous volunteers, the following animals were rescued: