A 68-year-old woman in South Carolina has been arrested and charged after 166 dogs were found living in deplorable conditions on property in Pickens County. WYFF News has reported that Judith Lynn Brown is facing charges for ill-treatment of animals and rabies violations.
In a news release from Pickens County, SC, the address of the property was posted:
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Pickens County woman following an investigation into an alleged “puppy mill” at 281 Tater Hill Mountain Road in Pickens, South Carolina 29671.
According to the release, there were some dogs who appeared to be well taken care of, and others who were suffering in the pitiful outdoor kennels:
While at the residence, deputies observed several well-fed dogs living in poor conditions and could see further down the property that there were additional dogs living in kennels.
Dogs removed from the property were taken to the Pickens County Animal Shelter and other area shelters and they will be held until the criminal case has been settled.
Sheriff Rick Clark stated,
“I would like to thank the Pickens County Animal Shelter, Anderson County PAWS, and the Charleston Animal Society for assisting our deputies with the removal and placement of the animals. It is a testament to what teamwork and cohesion can accomplish when agencies work together. The amount of time, effort, and resources that are tied up in these types of cases cannot be understated, but I am grateful for the dedication of our Animal Enforcement Deputies and the other entities that came to our assistance to ensure the well-being of these animals.”
(Images via WYFF News and Facebook)
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