22 animals saved from ‘deplorable conditions,’ charges expected

No one applies to take care of hamsters found in 'appalling' conditions

No one has applied to take care of hamsters that were among hundreds of animals rescued from a single home.

22 animals saved from ‘deplorable conditions,’ charges expected

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Twenty-two animals were saved from “deplorable conditions” in Cottageville this week. Colleton County Animal Services received a tip from a concerned citizen about a home on Running Creek Lane. The caller said they thought there were animals at the home, but they hadn’t seen anyone at the property for a while. When officers arrived on Wednesday, they smelled a strong odor. Responders then looked through a window an…

Officials seize over 20 animals, find others dead in Colleton Co.

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — Officials announced that they have seized over 20 animals from a Colleton County property Wednesday. Authorities were notified about the residence on Running Creek Lane March 19 by a concerned citizen, a Colleton County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) spokesperson said. Upon arrival, animal control officers saw four live dogs and "numerous" deceased animals in a room full of cages through a window, officials said. A warran…

Erie Humane Society rescues over 50 animals in two weeks

Spring has already been busy for the Erie Humane Society. Their cruelty division has brought in more than 50 animals over the past two weeks. Chief Humane Officer Lisa Stiles said a majority of the animals, 26 cats and 18 kittens, were taken from two separate animal hoarding cases where they were said to be found in very unsanitary conditions. Smoke towers from Greenfield Twp. house fire Two dogs, thought to be farm dogs, were recovered as…

Dogs seized from Winchester home were living in ‘inhumane' conditions: animal control

The more than two dozen dogs seized from a home in Winchester this week were living in unsafe, unsanitary, and inhumane conditions, according to animal control officials. Harwinton First Selectman Michael Criss said Friday that all 27 dogs seized from the home on Strong Terrace are undergoing medical evaluations. Criss is also a certified animal control officer with Harwinton Regional...

Mull farm worker's animal ban after he kept dogs in appalling conditions

Paul Chauvet's four dogs were covered in faeces and urine and one has since died, Oban Sheriff Court was told.