A Central Florida woman was recently arrested for 16 counts of animal neglect and animal cruelty.
Earlier this month, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes detectives arrested and charged 65-year-old Christine Snelling, of Frostproof, with eight counts of animal cruelty and eight counts of animal neglect.
The investigation began on February 7th when patrol deputies responded to a home located on Keen Road in Frostproof to conduct a well-being check. As deputies approached the home to check on the homeowner, Snelling, they immediately smelled the overwhelming odor of ammonia, and observed several dogs running loose inside the home on a floor covered in feces. A van was parked in the driveway which displayed Snelling’s contact information and the business name “Road Dawg Animal Rescue Transport.” She confirmed to deputies that she owns the pet taxi business, according to law enforcement.
Deputies entered the home to ensure Snelling was not inside in distress. She was not present in the home, but a dead chicken and various dogs were observed inside the residence – obviously in need of medical attention. PCSO Agricultural Crimes detectives and Animal Cruelty investigators were contacted to take over the investigation…