Over 40 Dogs Rescued from Chatham County Site, Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
Alicia Dawn Culberson, a Chatham County woman, is facing serious animal cruelty charges after 44 dogs were rescued from her Bear Creek home.
The investigation was sparked by a concerned individual who reported hearing scary sounds from the place, prompting worries about the animals’ well-being.
Law Enforcement Response
Deputies from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene shortly after receiving the citizen’s report. What they encountered was deeply troubling—a large number of dogs in distressing conditions.
Tragic Discovery and Ongoing Investigation
As part of their intervention, investigators seized a total of 44 dogs from the property. Sadly, six of these dogs were found to have already passed away due to the challenging circumstances they were subjected to.
While the rescued dogs are now under the care of veterinarians at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office’s Animal Resource Center, the investigation into this distressing case of animal cruelty remains ongoing.
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Alicia Dawn Culberson has been arrested and charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty in connection with this tragic incident.
As authorities delve deeper into the investigation, questions about the treatment of these dogs and the circumstances leading to their suffering continue to be a focus of concern.
