The state of Missouri denied a request today (Wednesday) by the attorney for Melissa Sanders to move her trial out of Boone County, Sanders, 26, is the Boone County dog breeder charged with animal abuse.

She faces 29 felony animal abuse charges after Boone County law enforcement and animal control said they found dozens of dead or malnourished dogs at her breeding and boarding business, Magnum Opus German Shepherds.

Sanders has pleaded not guilty to all charges.