Athens police seize more than 42 dogs in animal cruelty case

'Horrific' hoarding case in Athens leads to rescue of 40+ dogs

Over 40 small-breed dogs were rescued from a horrific animal hoarding case in McMinn County, thanks to the swift action taken by Athens Police and local animal shelters. The owner is facing charges of animal cruelty, and the dogs are now receiving care and treatment at the McMinn Regional Humane Society.

Owner charged after more than 42 dogs rescued from dilapidated home in Athens

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Athens police seize more than 42 dogs in animal cruelty case

Athens Police seized over 42 dogs in deplorable conditions, charging the owner with animal cruelty.

More than 40 dogs rescued from hoarding situation

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) – More than 40 dogs are now safe after a major animal rescue effort in Athens, Tennessee. Officers say the dogs were found living in deplorable conditions, inside and outside of a home on Halley Street. On Friday, police responded to the residence for an animal welfare check. What they discovered turned out to be a serious case of animal hoarding. The dogs, mostly small breeds such as Yorkies, were found in filthy, overcrowd…