Deplorable conditions found at family farm leads to animal cruelty charges

Dead animals, at-risk children found in apartment

LEPANTO — What began as a grim discovery of a dog in a window ended with handcuffs for one Lepanto woman and urgent medical attention for two children. Saturday, officers from the Lepanto Police Department responded to a call at…

Five people charged after animals found dead, living in filth at Walker County home

A tip from house hunters led to the discovery of a condemned home filled with dead and neglected animals.

Deplorable conditions found at family farm leads to animal cruelty charges

By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story     POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Warning: This story describes and has images pertaining to animal cruelty that may be disturbing. A Polk County couple is facing four animal cruelty charges and possession of a bobcat charges. Last year, their business, Sprinkle’s Mobile Petting Zoo, made headlines during the Apple Festival in Hendersonville when a city code violation was issued. The C…