- North Carolina, USA -
Following an investigation into animal abuse and neglect, on the morning of Tuesday, January 31, 2023, deputies with the Animal Services Unit of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a property on 138 Tall Tree Lane in Leicester and arrested 39-years-old LINDSEY TREVOR RUE (pictured).
The animals found at the home were suffering from neglect and were removed with the assistance of the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
The ASPCA said they rescued more than forty (40) neglected dogs, primarily Poodle mixes. In a press release, the agency also said: “The dogs, including nine newborn puppies, along with a tortoise, a rabbit, a fish, and several birds, were found living in neglectful conditions in an overcrowded mobile home in Leicester. “
Sadly, one horse was found dead from starvation.
KAKE.com reports that Major John Ledford with the Buncombe Sheriff’s Office said investigators have been working the case since November 2022, when the agency began receiving reports about potential animal neglect on RUE’s property.
As indicated in the press release by the ASPCA, the organization is assisting the sheriff’s office “with operational planning and animal removal, evidence collection and crime scene processing, investigative and legal assistance, veterinary and behavioral forensics exams, daily care, and providing the dogs with medical and behavioral support.”
Ms. Alyssa Fleck, a spokeswoman for the ASPCA, said: “Since we don’t have ownership of the dogs, it’s too early for us to begin exploring placement options.”
RUE is charged with felony kill animal by starvation, felony animal cruelty, child neglect, and resist, delay or obstruct. She appeared in court on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, and court records show that she is due back on February 22, 2023.
The sheriff’s office said additional charges may be forthcoming as this investigation continues.
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RUE’s mugshot provided to Voice For Us by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.
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Another horrible hoarder who just gave up feeding & caring for these ’Voiceless Victims”. Why oh why was this female allowed to go on for so long? RIP HORSE. Praying the blessed souls thrive & get better.