HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man is facing animal cruelty charges after 26 dogs were found in "inhumane conditions," the Henderson County Sheriff's Office announced on Facebook.
On Monday, July 20, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office Animal Enforcement responded to a welfare check for animals in the Dana area.
During the investigation, Timothy Hefner, 68, was identified as the person responsible for the 26 dogs and was charged with 26 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty "due to the dogs being kept in inhumane conditions," the sheriff's office said.
Hefner was booked into the Henderson County Detention Center.
The sheriff's office's Facebook post says the dogs are receiving care now but are not available for adoption at this time.
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office said you can report suspected cases of animal cruelty to their office or through the "Submit a Tip" feature on the mobile app. Animal Enforcement also says you can reach out to local nonprofit organizations for food or financial resource support for animals.
STORY COURTESY OF WLOS-TV13
