Virginia: Stephanie Saunders, 33, charged with animal cruelty after 68 dogs removed from home

VIRGINIA -- A Hanover County woman is facing almost a dozen charges after 68 dogs were removed from a home last week.

Stephanie M. Saunders, 33, of the 17000 block of Connie Hall Road, was arrested Wednesday and charged with five counts of cruelty to animals, five counts of inadequate care of animals and one count of sale of an unweaned animal, the Hanover County Sheriff's Office said.

Saunders is being held in the Pamunkey Regional Jail on $3,500 bond.

Hanover County Animal Control and sheriff's deputies took the dogs from the home May 5.

Deputy Karen Godfrey said the animals were living in unhealthy conditions both inside and outside the home.

(Richmond.com - May 11, 2016)