Chickamauga couple charged after six dead animals found on property
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A couple in Walker County are facing various charges of animal cruelty after officers found nearly 100 animals on their property.
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On Wednesday, Walker County Government shared that Animal Services found dogs, pigs, rabbits and chickens on the couple’s property. They added that many of those animals were living in unsanitary conditions and without shelter.
As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Walker County authorities had removed 78 dogs from the property.
Photo: Walker County Government
Someone had filed complaints that the home on Old Lafayette Road near Chickamauga had a foul odor and animals running at large. That led Animal Services to conduct a wellness check of the property.
The county said officers found animals in crates and smelled a strong ammonia scent. Walker County Fire Rescue assisted by providing air packs and ventilating the house with fans.
Officers then found six dead animals on the property. They also found several dogs in need of emergency veterinary care, according to the county.
Photo: Walker County Government
Walker County authorities pressed charges against 57-year-old Patricia Bryant and 72-year-old Jerry Bryant. Those charges include two counts of aggravated animal cruelty, numerous counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, and misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
Hamilton County’s Humane Educational Society, Chattanooga’s McKamey Animal Center and Bradley County SPCA are assisting with the animals.
