The Henry County Sheriff’s Office says they found wire crates stacked in rooms in the home and a smell of urine and fecal matter permeated the home.
HENRY COUNTY, Ohio — It’s been a tough week for staff and volunteers at the Henry County Humane Society and other animal rescue organizations after dozens of Dobermans in poor health were pulled from a home that appeared to have been converted into a “makeshift kennel” according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies and the Henry County Dog Warden conducted a search at a home on the 2900 block of Township Road T3 on Friday after receiving reports that there were dogs at the location in poor health.
When they arrived at the residence they found 80 dogs, all living in unsanitary and dangerous conditions.
Multiple wire dog crates were found stacked in the rooms and there was a strong odor of fecal matter and urine in the home, according to the sheriff’s office. Floors and cages were covered in soiled wood chips.
In addition, 6 deceased puppies were removed from the home.
All of the dogs removed from the house were evaluated by a veterinarian.
The homeowner, Marty Eis, was charged with Cruelty to Companion Animals, a 5th degree felony, and was taken into custody. Additional charges are pending.
The Henry County Humane Society, along with other animal rescue groups, took in the dogs.
The Humane Society says, they are only equipped to take in between 10-15 dogs at a time and their resources have been strained due to the large influx of dogs.
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