Two people are facing charges after over a dozen dogs were removed from the property of a mobile home in Armstrong County. Video above: Pittsburgh’s Morning HeadlinesOfficials were first called to the property on Oct. 18, 2024 after reports of “animal neglect hoarding.”When they arrived, authorities say they found “13 barking and crying dogs living in a deplorable environment.” According to officers, dogs were in living small crates and covered in mud and feces, while an outside pen had trash scattered throughout it.The area smelled overwhelmingly of urine and feces, officials noted in a report.Samantha Cleary and Nathan Crisp, who live in the mobile home, were informed by officers of the PA Human Law violations and was given the opportunity to clean and enlarge the living area for the dogs. According to officials, a humane officer worked with Cleary and Crisp for over three months to meet legal requirements.During a follow-up visit to the property in February, authorities say they found conditions had worsened. Six more dogs had been added to the 13 already on property, with multiple dogs being kept together in small crates, officials said. All the dogs were surrendered, however officials learned some dogs were owned or co-owned by other people. Officials have not said why those dogs were at the home. Officials say five dogs were emaciated, 12 had injuries and all dogs showed evidence of living in unsanitary conditions. Crisp and Cleary are facing multiple charges of animal neglect and animal cruelty.
Two people are facing charges after over a dozen dogs were removed from the property of a mobile home in Armstrong County.
Video above: Pittsburgh’s Morning Headlines
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Officials were first called to the property on Oct. 18, 2024 after reports of “animal neglect hoarding.”
When they arrived, authorities say they found “13 barking and crying dogs living in a deplorable environment.”
According to officers, dogs were in living small crates and covered in mud and feces, while an outside pen had trash scattered throughout it.
The area smelled overwhelmingly of urine and feces, officials noted in a report.
Samantha Cleary and Nathan Crisp, who live in the mobile home, were informed by officers of the PA Human Law violations and was given the opportunity to clean and enlarge the living area for the dogs.
According to officials, a humane officer worked with Cleary and Crisp for over three months to meet legal requirements.
During a follow-up visit to the property in February, authorities say they found conditions had worsened.
Six more dogs had been added to the 13 already on property, with multiple dogs being kept together in small crates, officials said.
All the dogs were surrendered, however officials learned some dogs were owned or co-owned by other people. Officials have not said why those dogs were at the home.
Officials say five dogs were emaciated, 12 had injuries and all dogs showed evidence of living in unsanitary conditions.
Crisp and Cleary are facing multiple charges of animal neglect and animal cruelty.
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