Photo:Columbia County Sheriffâs Office
Columbia County Sheriffâs Office
A woman was arrested in Georgia after authorities allegedly found more than a dozen dead dogs stuffed into a refrigerator and freezer unit in her home.
When they further investigated the home, they allegedly found bags in the refrigerator and freezer containing several dog carcasses. The bodies of three dead dogs were found in the refrigerator and the body of an adult dog with seven puppies were found in the freezer, according to the incident report.
Further investigation allegedly revealed three more carcasses of dead dogs in various stages of decomposition in the master bedroom and empty dog cages and shredded furniture in a spare bedroom,The Augusta Pressreported, citing the incident report.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Police also noted in the incident report that they found a live female pit bull on the property that had appeared to have chewed a hole through the wall separating the kitchen from the garage. Animal services were called to the scene to address the animal’s health,The Augusta Chroniclereported.
The animal hospital where the pit bull was taken told the outlet that the dog was malnourished and weighed in at 37 lbs. She also had scars on her face, fractured teeth, a bleeding tail and dandruff.
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Deputies located Nevils, who had been staying with a friend in Columbia County, and arrested her, though she eventually was let out on $5,100 bond, according to the outlets.
It’s not immediately clear if she has entered a plea or retained an attorney.
Maj. Steve Morris alleged toThe Augusta Press, “She worked in Richmond County, and we questioned her. She was involved in some adoption service. That is still under in investigation. She stated she became overwhelmed and didn’t know what to do, and she abandoned the dogs.”
source: people.com
