A Florida man was arrested, and is facing multiple charges, after the authorities found him in possession of numerous pit bulls living in tiny kennels and covered in fleas. As reported by Click Orlando, 30-year-old Donald Levon Barnes, of Mount Dora, was arrested after Lake County Sheriff’s deputies visited his residence on the 1900 block of Highland Park Boulevard following an anonymous cruelty complaint.
Deputies and investigators found two pit bulls in a kennel that was so small that the dogs were sitting on each other. The dogs were dehydrated and had no access to food or water. More pit bulls were found in another kennel – those dogs were also dehydrated and covered in fleas. One additional pit bull, thin enough that its hip bones were showing, was also discovered – that dog was flea infested as well.
Barnes is facing five counts of cruelty to animals – he told deputies that he was upset that his dogs were seized. The ailing dogs were transported to the Lake County Animal Shelter for veterinary care.
(Booking photo via Click Orlando)
Yesterday: Fire destroys home for elderly, disabled and terminally ill dogs
Follow the National Animal News Facebook page for more news, updates and petitions.
You know it’s true!!
I prefer dogs to people – pick your favorite color and style here!
Fight animal abuse! Donate Now
Love is the cure! Pick your favorite color and design here.
Your purchase helps support the continuation of this site. Thank you! Find more styles at our store here.
There is no us. There is no them. We are one! Share this important message with others – choose your favorite color and style at this link. Your purchase helps support the continuation of our site. Thank you!
Help support the continuation of this site AND spread the word – Pets are not disposable!! Find your favorite color and style here.
HE NEEDS TO BE CRAMMED IN A SMALL CAGE AND COVERED
WITH …