Cindy, you're a bit hazy on your facts. You're not local, though, so it's not surprising that you're going off of 2nd hand info that isn't always accurate. Yes, one older dog was put to sleep. But if you weren't on the scene at the time, you wouldn't know that. And yes,  the police were present -- the Sheriffs and the sworn officer who works with the Humane Society, officer Wallace.

The Maas family contacted the authorities because of the deplorable living conditions on the property. ANY sane human would have done the same. EVERYONE who has actually​ been on the scene agrees. Action was needed. 

It's telling that  everyone defending Shirley lives elsewhere and is relying on 2nd hand info, probably from Shirley or her lawyer. Meanwhile, everyone who actually lives here and is aware of facts on the ground was worried about Eddy, suspicious of Shirley and, in any case, agreed that intervention was necessary. Feel free to visit the property and look at the pics and you'll agree.