Brenda Shires arrested in Grand Rapids on felony animal cruelty charges after 65 dogs and 4 cats found alive in Flint Township hoarding case; husband Kim Shires, also charged, is fugitive in Tennessee.

Brenda Shires was arrested on March 12, 2026, in Grand Rapids in connection with a severe animal hoarding case in Flint Township, where authorities found 65 dogs and four cats alive and 26 dogs and one cat dead at a home on Elms Road. She faces felony charges including animal cruelty and abandonment, with bond set at $150,000. Her husband, Kim Shires, is still at large and believed to have fled to Tennessee, also facing the same charges. The home was in horrific condition, with trash, feces, and unattended animals, and neighbors reported ongoing disturbances. Authorities describe the case as one of the worst they’ve seen, involving a mental health-related disorder. Police are urging the public to contact Crime Stoppers or Detective Lopez with any information about Kim Shires.