Authorities seize ill-treated animals

PINE BLUFF - Jefferson County authorities said 183 animals - including 121 dogs - have been confiscated from what it called “deplorable living conditions.”

The sheriff’s office said in a news release that officers serving a search warrant Thursday found the animals amid animal waste without enough food and water.

The sheriff’s office called The Humane Society of the United States, Central Arkansas Rescue Efforts for Animals, The Humane Society of Saline County, Out of the Woods, Red Rover and Sallis Ranch Large Animal Rescue Inc. to take the animals.

In addition to the dogs, 11 exotic birds, 19 chickens, 20 horses and multiple cats, rabbits and turtles were found and taken from the property.

No charges or arrests were immediately announced.

Arkansas, Pages 15 on 03/02/2014

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