- Georgia, USA -
On April 12, 2023, the Blakely Police Department was alerted to a case of possible animal abuse at a residence on South Church Street in Blakely and an investigation was launched.
In a news release, the Blakely Police Department said that officers “gathered supporting evidence of several dogs being kept in unsanitary conditions, illegally tethered, and with inadequate shelter, food and water sources.”
While a local volunteer assisted Blakely Police on site in caring for the furvictims, the Atlanta Humane Society was contacted for further assistance.
In a post published on their Facebook page, the Atlanta Humane Society explained that its Animal Protection Unit responded to the scene and found eighteen animals “living in filth.”
“They were helpless … left outside … chained to the sides of the house and to trees in the yard with no access to food or water. When we walked inside the house we found 8 cats locked inside a windowless bedroom. There wasn’t a single litter box in sight … only dirty newspapers”, read part of the post.
The nonprofit further said that its veterinarian “lovingly assessed each animal and provided them with much-needed medical care.”
According to police, “All of the dogs now have new homes or have arrangements for new homes.” As for the cats, “arrangements were made for their care and shelter at another location.”
In connection with this case police arrested 60-years-old TAMMY PATTERSON (pictured), of Blakely. PATTERSON was taken into custody on April 14, 2023, and booked into the Early County Jail on eight counts of Cruelty to Animals.
Police said PATTERSON surrendered all the animals.
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PATTERSON's mugshot via Blakely Police Department.
Pictures shared from the Blakely Police Department and the Atlanta Humane Society.
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