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Alabama Trio Arrested for Horrific Animal Cruelty Case

1/15/2026

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Authorities in Alabama found nearly 30 deceased dogs in a home and 24 more alive but malnourished.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects, aged 27 to 63, who face 111 charges, including aggravated animal cruelty, with a bond set at $48,700 each.
The rescued dogs are now available for adoption.
In a separate incident, a man in Queens was charged with animal cruelty for driving with two dogs tied to his car.
The ASPCA took both dogs for care.

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Authorities in Alabama found nearly 30 deceased dogs in a home and 24 more alive but malnourished.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects, aged 27 to 63, who face 111 charges, including aggravated animal cruelty, with a bond set at $48,700 each.
The rescued dogs are now available for adoption.
In a separate incident, a man in Queens was charged with animal cruelty for driving with two dogs tied to his car.
The ASPCA took both dogs for care.