OKC Animal Welfare pursuing cruelty charges after rescuing 500+ animals
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Animal Welfare staff continue caring for more than 500 animals rescued from a southeast Oklahoma City property following a large meth bust on June 25. Officials say veterinary evaluations found many of the animals are in poor health, and investigators are seeking animal cruelty charges through the District Attorney’s Office.
“We initially reported that the animals were in fairly good health,” Animal Welfare Superintendent Johny Sandoval said in a release. “As the seizure progressed, it became clear that many of the animals had health concerns. Staff is doing everything possible for the best outcome for these animals.”
What animals were rescued?
The seizure included more than 450 birds, 42 dogs, four cats, four reptiles and one horse…