2 arrested after more than 85 dogs seized from feces-filled homes in South Carolina
LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Two persons ended up arrested Tuesday after much more than 85 canine were being seized from two feces-crammed properties in Laurens County.
According to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, animal handle officers responded to Millrock Church Highway in the Hickory Tavern neighborhood for a report of many pet dogs in lousy problem in the household.
The moment inside of, deputies identified animal feces and urine masking the floors through the home along with insect droppings masking most surfaces.
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Far more than 48 puppies of a variety of ages have been located in the living spot. Deputies mentioned quite a few were hiding inside of furniture, partitions, or cupboards. At least 15 other dogs were being identified in other places of the home.
The sheriff’s place of work reported the pet dogs experienced no accessibility to meals or clear h2o and several experienced skin irritation or impaired vision.
Two puppies have been also located dead in the residence.
Deputies located a second residence owned by the similar two persons on See Position Court close to Laurens which contained another 20 canine. People canine have been also surrounded by feces, in accordance to the sheriff’s business office.
Anderson County PAWS and Charleston Animal Society assisted in retrieving additional than 85 pet dogs. The pet dogs ended up taken to Anderson County for analysis and professional medical care.
The two house owners, 48-12 months-old Allen Bridwell, and 55-calendar year-previous Kimberly Bridwell were being billed with multiple counts of Unwell-Treatment method of Animals in Normal, Torture and Sick-Treatment method of Animals in Basic, Overworking, in accordance to the sheriff’s business.
Equally suspects are staying held in the Laurens County Detention Centre.
“The adult males and women of all ages who battle animal cruelty are focused industry experts,” mentioned Sheriff Don Reynolds. “The despicable disorders they endure to rescue these inadequate animals out of this sort of filth is past comprehending or rationalization.”
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