WINSTON, GA — A puppy was found dead from starvation, and 18 dogs were discovered, in a Douglas County home where urine and feces were present, WAGA-TV reported Friday.
Two people are reportedly facing more than a dozen charges in connection with the recent case.
Local animal control officers found the 5-month-old puppy dead inside the Winston home, along with a French bulldog who lost an eye, the news outlet reported.
Renter Jennifer Caneup was arrested in Tennessee, where she reportedly operated an animal rescue. Additionally, WAGA-TV reported Joshua Caneup was arrested at the scene.
The duo reportedly faced two counts of aggravated animal cruelty and 16 counts of animal cruelty.
Douglas County Animal Services is reportedly tending to the dogs.
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