A man and a woman are facing charges after a dog and several cats were found in poor condition in the Dana community, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said.
The sheriff’s office said Henderson County Animal Enforcement deputies investigated the case and found the animals on Nov. 1. HCSO adds that the dog was transported for emergency veterinary care.
Joshua Spires and Shannon Bergeron were arrested and are in custody at the Henderson County Detention Center.
HCSO said Spires and Bergeron were charged with the following:
Felony animal cruelty
Misdemeanor animal cruelty, seven counts
Misdemeanor child abuse
Resisting a public officer
The sheriff’s office adds that the incident is part of an ongoing investigation and no other information will be released at this time.
STORY & PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC 13 WLOS.
