Four dogs and one cat were taken from a home by the Yellow Banks recreation center. Officers were afraid one would die.
"He just couldn't hardly stand up, he was kind of wobbling, he would fall down and he would just lay there and we literally thought he was going to die right there in front of us," said animal control officer Danielle Barnes.
A little terrier was close to death Wednesday. One cat and all four dogs were underweight. Three had heart-worm, one has a tick born disease and another suffering from chronic flea issues.
"Literally sucked the blood from him," said Barnes. "His tongue and his gums were almost white."
Danielle Barnes of Warrick County Animal Control says this all started about a month ago when someone called to complain. Since then I'm told the homeowner was given several chances to make changes.
"We don't deny that she loved her animals, but under the law these animals weren't being cared for," said Barnes.
Now these dogs are facing a long recovery. Vet bills are now up to around $2,500.
"We need the public to help us be able to prosecute these people and stop this kind of behavior," said Barnes.
If you would like to help with their medical bills, contact animal control at (812) 897-6107.
The owner now has 10 days to post bond before the animals can be placed in a new home. We're told she is facing a large fine, and an abandonment and neglect of an animal charge.
(WAVE3 - March 17, 2016)
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