GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nearly 50 dogs have been taken to a rescue center in Gallatin after authorities found them confined to crates, exhibiting signs of chronic neglect, and living amongst animals who had frozen to death.
On Sunday, Jan. 14, law enforcement in Casey County, Kentucky, reached out to Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, to assist in the rescue of 44 large dogs who were found living in deplorable conditions.
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Authorities said the rescue, named “Operation Frozen Sorrows,” occurred at a home in Liberty, Kentucky, that claimed to be a self-described rescue.
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(Courtesy: Animal Rescue Corps) -
(Courtesy: Animal Rescue Corps)
Responders said the deplorable conditions were discovered after the tenant was unexpectedly hospitalized.