Two arrests in Tulsa resulted in the rescue of 39 cats and dogs, and the discovery of 19 deceased animals.
Tulsa Police Department representative Richard Meulenberg said officers were called to assist Tulsa Animal Services during an investigation at a residence on 12th Street and Memorial Drive. After a general survey of the area, officers chose to investigate further after a certain smell became too strong to ignore.
“There was this very strong odor, and I have a — I don’t have a better term for it, a basic death in the area or in that location,” said Meulenberg.“So, then we were able to go in there, sans warrant, just to check on the well-being of humans, and we didn’t find humans.”…