The operator ofHelping Hands for Furry Paws , Inc.faces several felony allegations after authorities fall upon 30 dead dogs at two of the animal rescue organization locations .
According to the Butler County Sheriff ’s Office , the search of the two locations are bind to the nonprofit rescue organization , where they also found 90 living dog kept in fearful conditions .
The sheriff ’s office stated in a imperativeness release:“One service department domiciliate over 25 dogs in cages with no airing or aura conditioning , with deliberate indoor temperatures of 89 degree , ”
30 Dogs Found Dead at Ohio Animal Rescue Image by Butler County Sheriffs Office
Their coop contained faecal matter and weewee , and lacked food and water , the sheriff ’s bureau aver . “ One cage contained a female parent and eight newborn puppies . ”
The agency stated that Rhonda Murphy , the organization ’s owner and operator , now faces dozens of charge of disregard and cruelty to companion fauna , both felony and misdemeanor .
As the investigation develops , it ’s still unclear whether Rhonda Murphy has been arrested , booked , or officially charge since court records revealed no selective information on her legal status , and she was not list as an inmate .
At least 90 dogs were found being kept in inhumane conditions (Image: NBC News)
It was also unclear if Murphy had effectual representation . The public defender for the place did not quickly respond to a request for comment .
The sheriff ’s office staff also confirmed that drained animal were encounter in refrigerators and freezers ( some were not run ) in different stages of decomposition .
The rationality for the search and whether or not it was done with a judge ’s permission was not revealed in their statement .
deputy also discovered dogs that were alive but needed sweet zephyr , food , and uncontaminating water supply .
On another location , the sheriff ’s office discover as the “ main house , ” contained 11 pawl that were in hoarder - similar condition .
They described that the odor there was “ fearsome ” , and they said that the deputies involved had to take small breaks to walk outside to catch some fresh air .
TheAnimal Friends Humane Societystepped in to take custody of the rescue frank . Their beast population nearly doubled as a outcome of this kind of deed .
