*** Recent News Articles & Video***
Scores of animals removed from home of embattled rescuer
125 pets rescued in Tehachapi by U.S. Humane Society
Accused Animal Hoarder To Have Hundreds Of Animals Removed
The HSUS Helps Rescue about 200 Animals in Calif.
Kimi Peck – animal-abusing hoarder or misguided soul
Kern County refugee critters arrive at Sacramento SPCA
Dogs from Peck home transferred to Sacramento
Local Dog Rescuer Arrested After She Misses Court Date Jan 30, 2010
Animal rescuer Kimi Peck was arrested Friday, Jan. 29 on suspicion of failing to appear in a Mojave courtroom Jan. 25 regarding misdemeanor charges of not licensing approximately 200 dogs she possesses on a property on Bear Valley Road in Tehachapi.Her bail was set at $40,000, according to the Kern County Superior Court.She was released on Saturday...."
Kimi Peck Says She Will Not Apply For CUP Jan 6, 2009
The Board of Supervisors ruled unanimously on Tuesday that Kimi Peck’s home wasn’t in compliance with county zoning laws, and while the county wants her to get a Conditional Use Permit, Peck said the home, which has been in foreclosure...”
Peck Rips Board of Supervisors, Threatens Lawsuit Jan 5, 2009
The county says she's not in compliance with zoning regulations. She says the county is violating her rights and over stepping its bounds.
That saga took center stage Tuesday afternoon before the Board of Supervisors as county staff was recommending that the board fine Peck and property owner Susan Marlowe $5,000 each and charge them $500 a day each until they comply with zoning rules, but Peck said she won't pay the fines and is planning to sue the county. She even levied allegations of corruption at Supervisor Don Maben...”
Animal rescuer gets reprieve from fines Jan 5, 2009
Kern County supervisors delayed hefty fines against animal rescuer Kimi Peck Tuesday, hoping she'll apply for a permit that would allow her to comply with county land use laws."I'm never paying a cent," she swore after the meeting. "I'm never going to apply for a conditional use permit."
Animal "rescuer" continues to dog county supes Jan 3, 2009
Tehachapi animal rescuer Kimi Peck will face a $5,000 fine and a $500-a-day penalty when she is called on the carpet before the Kern County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
Woman With 200 Dogs Has 30 Days Until House Goes To Auction: Dec 2, 2009
Kimi Peck moved with her 200 some odd dogs to a new house just five months ago after the Kern County Board of Supervisors declared her old residence on Water Canyon Road in Tehachapi a public nuisance.
The home on Bear Valley Road is owned by Peck's accountant, Susan Marlowe, and it has been in foreclosure since the time Peck moved in.
Wednesday morning on the steps of City Hall in Bakersfield, the Bear Valley Road home was set to be auctioned off, but the auction date was pushed back at the last minute....
She (Peck) has 200 misdemeanor citations from Kern County Animal Control for failure to license her animals to also deal with.
Each misdemeanor carries a maximum of a $1,000 fine and six months in jail. Her arraignment is set for Dec. 7 on those citations..." More
Kimi Peck gets reprieve More & video: Dec 2, 2009
Animal rescuer says she will end Kern County operation: Nov 20, 2009
Animal rescuer Kimi Peck will end her operation and said she is now trying to place about 150 dogs elsewhere...More & video
Woman Spar of Chihuahua Puppies: Nov 12, 2009
An angry woman wants two puppies back from the animal rescue run by Kimi Peck.Julie Feiner went to Peck's facility near Bear Valley Springs this week, but Peck called police and refused to give up the dogs.Feiner said she turned over the tiny puppies to a Chihuahua rescue volunteer this spring...” More & video
Tehachapi woman, 200 dogs face foreclosure: Nov 3, 2009
Local animal rescuer again in legal trouble Oct 16, 2009
Since 2008, Peck has faced numerous county code compliance and animal control mandates. On Wednesday, she was fined for failing to license and vaccinate dogs 200 dogs on her Tehachapi property....” More
Animal rescuer moves, but is she following land use rules? June 25, 2009
“...Supervisors ruled that Peck was running a shelter on Water Canyon Road, so it appears Peck is in violation of county zoning laws on the Bear Valley Road site as well...”
Tehachapi Woman Relocates Hundreds Of Animals June 25, 2009
Rescued dogs transferred just under county deadline June 24, 2009
Dog rescuer ordered to move animals April 21, 2009
Kern County Supervisors Meeting Minutes & Video (see item #17) April 21, 2009
Letter from Director Lackey to Kern Board April 21, 2009
Neighbor files for restraining order against Tehachapi dog rescue Apr 1, 2009
Animal rescuer fined, ordered to get permit
Mar 3, 2009“...Supervisors declared that Peck's property is in violation of county zoning law....They hit Peck with a $5,000 fine, but said they would delay an additional $500-a-day fine for more than 30 days if Peck agrees to start the process of getting a permit for her facility....” Read the article click here
Tehachapi Woman’s Home Declared a Public Nuisance Mar 5, 2009 article & video click here
Kern County Board of Supervisors Agenda & Video of Session
Click the link above and go to the 3/3/09 PM Session for video (appx 2 hours in) and agenda item #19
Peck’s declares she will EUTHANIZE her dogs if the Board of Supervisors declares her property a public nuisance Feb 27, 2009
Letter from Charles Lackey, P.E. Director, to Board of Supervisors
Kennel dispute headed to supervisors, Feb 26, 2009
Tehachipi woman faces $500 daily fine, Feb 26, 2009
County seeks to shut Tehachapi home with 170 dogs, Feb 26, 2009
Woman with 168 dogs may face new rules Jan 29, 2009
To read the whole article and watch the video click here
County official says Kern woman has an illegal animal shelter
Jan 29, 2006
“...The dogs, she said, are now her own because they're not fit for adoption. But on her website, Peck solicits donations as a rescue and sanctuary out of the Los Angeles area. Peck insists all rescue work is done out of Beverly Hills and her home in Tehachapi is not a business. But Lackey at code compliance says that's exactly what she's running in Tehachapi...”
To read the whole article and watch the video click here
Please refer to our “Facts” page linking Peck to her websites asking for donations for her non-profit rescue, for info on the her ‘unauthorized kennel’ and a lien placed on her property by Kern County citing ‘substandard conditions’...
