Dozens of Animals are Seized by Macon County Sheriff’s Office for Abuse

Dozens of Animals are Seized by Macon County Sheriff’s Office for Abuse

Photo courtesy of WVLT

The investigation continues after the Macon County Sheriff’s Office seize 26 large dogs, a small dog, five cats and two chinchillas from a property.

The owners of the animals were arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a search of the property revealed the dogs were living in horrible conditions. The dogs were found living in small, filthy wire cages inside a small shed, with even more found in flooded makeshift kennels. Authorities say over 30 animals were also seized in a raid on breeding mill in Lafayette.

The animals were sent to a center in Gallatin for treatment and evaluation.

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