SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating alleged animal cruelty seized dozens of cats and dogs from a Kansas home and made two arrests.
Just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, police executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of SW Fillmore Street in Topeka in response to a reported animal abuse case, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols.
Officials from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and animal welfare partners from across the country also responded to assist police.
Upon arrival, officer made contact with the owners of the residence, then found dozens of cats and dogs living in hazardous conditions with little to no access to food and clean water.
The Topeka Police Department’s Animal Control Officers (ACOs) along with other law enforcement officials assisted animal welfare professionals from HSUS and other animal welfare organizations in removing the animals and giving them care.
Humane Society of the United States is transporting the rescued animals to a confidential, safe location where they will continue to be examined by licensed veterinarians and receive the care they need.
Topeka Police Animal Control Officers recognized the nature of the situation and requested the assistance of Humane Society of the United State. Authorities found a total of 91 animals. They seized 73 animals and 18 animals were found deceased, according to Nichols.
Police arrested 30-year-old Desiree Elaine Therrien and 28-year-old Charles Cornelius Solomon on requested charges of Cruelty to animals; Abandon without provisions for care; 1st.
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