AVON, OH Humane inspectors said that the conditions under which nearly 40 dogs, lambs, and goats were taken from an Avon household were completely intolerable.
In all, 15 sheep, 13 dogs, 8 goats, and a cat were removed from the farm, the Friendship Animal Protective League said in a news release. According to the announcement, a serious barber’s pole worm infestation killed one goat.
Gregory Willey, Executive Director of the FAPL, stated in a statement that simply loving animals is insufficient. They need the right living circumstances, care, and attention. Our primary goal is to make sure that animals, including those taken from this site, receive the critical care they require and that justice is served on their behalf.
June 25th was the date of the seizure. The location of the property in Avon was not specified in the press announcement.
When a worried citizen tried to bring a sick stray dog back to the owner, the FAPL was alerted. After noticing a bad smell emanating from the house, the citizen called the police.
When a FAPL humane agent visited the house, she discovered that the animals were in bad shape and lacked proper food, water, and shelter in the extremely hot weather.
After obtaining a warrant, the Avon Police Department and the FAPL’s Humane Investigations Department visited the residence. The animals were restricted to a dry lot on the 1.22-acre property, according to the authorities. On social media, the organization shared images of a few of the creatures.
According to the news release, there was a spot on the unshaded region where the temperature reached almost 140 degrees. According to reports, many of the sheep and dogs were panting rapidly when they were discovered, and some of the puppies showed symptoms of heat-related disease, including being unable to reach a bucket of water that was only partially full.
According to the press statement, a number of animals suffered from untreated ailments like fly strike, enlarged hooves, and matting.
The owner of the house was not identified. According to the press release, the owner has one week to post a bond in order to keep an ownership interest in the animals while the case is being handled. A probable cause hearing was held on Monday.
The animals are still under the FAPL’s care, and criminal charges are imminent.
