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    Two Maltese mixes that were released to Perris Animal Control by Louise Turpin, who was arrested on suspicion of torture and child neglect, were adopted out on Feb. 5, 2018. (Photos courtesy of city of Perris)

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  • Louise Turpin smiles as she talks with her attorney, Jeff Moore, after a judge ruled that she and her husband were barred from any contact with their children during a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice in Riverside, CA. January 24, 2018. *POOLPHOTO BY*(MIKE BLAKE,REUTERS)

    Louise Turpin smiles as she talks with her attorney, Jeff Moore, after a judge ruled that she and her husband were barred from any contact with their children during a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice in Riverside, CA. January 24, 2018. *POOLPHOTO BY*(MIKE BLAKE,REUTERS)

  • Louise Turpin listens as a judge rules that she and her husband are barred from any contact with their children during a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice in Riverside, CA. January 24, 2018. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

    Louise Turpin listens as a judge rules that she and her husband are barred from any contact with their children during a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice in Riverside, CA. January 24, 2018. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

  • David Turpin listens in court as he and his wife are barred from any contact with their children during a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice in Riverside, CA. January 24, 2018. (TERRY PIERSON,THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE/SCNG)

    David Turpin listens in court as he and his wife are barred from any contact with their children during a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice in Riverside, CA. January 24, 2018. (TERRY PIERSON,THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE/SCNG)

  • David and Louise Turpin look at each other during their hearing were the judge barred them from any contact with their children at the Riverside Hall of Justice in Riverside, CA. January 24, 2018.

    David and Louise Turpin look at each other during their hearing were the judge barred them from any contact with their children at the Riverside Hall of Justice in Riverside, CA. January 24, 2018.

  • The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

    The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

  • David and Louise Turpin, now charged in torturing, abusing and cruelly treating their 13 children in Riverside County, once lived in this brick house on Hill County Road in Hill County, Texas. A former neighbor who later bought the house said the family trashed the house before disappearing in 2010. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

    David and Louise Turpin, now charged in torturing, abusing and cruelly treating their 13 children in Riverside County, once lived in this brick house on Hill County Road in Hill County, Texas. A former neighbor who later bought the house said the family trashed the house before disappearing in 2010. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

  • The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had a rotting bathroom floor, they say. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

    The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had a rotting bathroom floor, they say. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

  • The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had feces on dining room and living room walls, they say. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

    The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had feces on dining room and living room walls, they say. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

  • The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had a rotting bathroom floor and floors that had to be cleaned with bleach, they say. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

    The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had a rotting bathroom floor and floors that had to be cleaned with bleach, they say. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

  • The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had feces on dining and living room walls. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

    The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had feces on dining and living room walls. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

  • The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had feces on dining and living room walls. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

    The Baldwin family, which bought the Turpins’ old home on Hill County Road in Texas took photos after they say the family disappeared. The house was damaged and had feces on dining and living room walls. Photo courtesy of Baldwin Family

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By | Southern California News Group
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The two Maltese-mix dogs turned over by Perris torture defendants David and Louise Turpin have been adopted by a Perris family, the city said.

While 12 of the 13 Turpin children were described by Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin as so malnourished that their physical and mental development were impaired, the dogs were described as well-fed and healthy by Perris senior animal control officer Christina Avila.

Animal Control received two applications to adopt the 1-year-old females, city spokesman Joe Vargo said. The city held a raffle and inspected the home before handing over the dogs Monday, Feb. 5. The family requested anonymity because of the extensive media coverage, Vargo said.

“We are pleased to know the two dogs will go to a home where they will be well treated and loved,” Vargo said in an email.

Perris also announced that the GoFundMe fundraiser for the children under the title “Perris Victims of Neglect Fund” had far exceeded its goal of $10,000. The fund stood at $29,460 as of Tuesday, and the city has announced plans to donate $10,000 more.

“The community response has been fantastic,” said Mayor Michael Vargas in a news release. “It shows that Perris is a caring community.”

David Allen Turpin, 56, and Louise Ann Turpin, 49, have each been charged with 12 counts of torture, seven counts of abuse of a dependent adult, six counts of child abuse and 12 counts of false imprisonment. The Turpins’ 2-year-old, Hestrin said, was treated well.

David Turpin has additionally been charged with one count of committing a lewd act by force or fear on a child under 14. Hestrin said he inappropriately touched a female minor.

The Turpins have pleaded not guilty to all counts.

The Turpins remain jailed in lieu of $12 million bail each. They are due back in court Feb. 23 for a routine hearing.

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