Rutherford County, NC – Deputies in Rutherford County rescued 21 neglected dogs from deplorable conditions on February 16. According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, 54-year-old Ronald Eugene Davis was arrested and charged after the disturbing discovery.
The authorities shared details of the rescue effort:
Deputies and Animal Control entered the residence to begin the process of removing the dogs and immediately noticed, the residence was in complete disarray, floors were covered with animal feces, and conditions that can only be described as deplorable. As the dogs were being brought out one by one, observations from deputies included noticeable hair loss, fur matted with dried feces, and bones showing through the skin. The entire rescue operation took several hours and resulted in the rescue of 21 dogs.
Davis is charged with:
- Dog vaccination violation, eight counts
- Cruelty to animals, five counts
- Cruelty to animals, 16 counts
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