Investigators told Fox10 News that two adults and a child under 16 were living among the filth.
“It's a sad case, you know, those people living like that and choosing to live like that is I guess what's most troubling,” Maj. Anthony Lower said.
The adults chose to live like that; the kids and the animals didn't and that's why they were removed. If you want to live in squalor like a pig, that's your choice, but you cannot subject elderly/infirm people, pets or children in this filth.
 |
| This is the disgusting scene that greeted deputies when they opened the door |
But when they went inside the home to question him, they had to come right back out because of the overwhelming stench.
Upon further questioning, they learned that his wife, Tana Brooks, was living there as well and also had outstanding warrants.
“The child was ultimately turned over to a family member by the department of human resources. The Sheriff's Office also contacted Baldwin County Animal Control and Baldwin County Health Department to assist in the case,” Lowery said.
Animal control was also called in because deputies found a cockatoo, a couple of dogs and more than 10 cats within the home.
Two of the cats, one of the dogs and the bird were able to be picked up Monday morning.
Rachel Beck with animal control told Fox10 News that mass rescues like this are fairly rare in Baldwin County.
“Even if it was a once-in-a-lifetime, it would still be a sad situation,” Beck said.
 |
| Those poor animals. Look at that cat's face. They probably euthanized all the cats. |
Later Monday afternoon, an animal control officer brought in three more cats and the other dog, a puppy.
“We're still early in the process of evaluating their temperament and whether we'll be able to re-socialize them so they can get along with other animals and with people,” Beck said.
Animal control said there are still about five or six cats they are hoping to rescue from the home and they've set traps inside the home to help take them safely away.
No comments:
Post a Comment