Officials adopt three dogs rescued during the animal cruelty investigation in Volusia

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla – Three of the dogs rescued as part of an animal cruelty investigation in Volusia County this week have been adopted by officials, according to a news release.

On Monday, officers responded to a home on East Beresford Avenue after a woman who came to the home to clean the pool reported a strong odor coming from the home and emaciated dogs barking inside.

When officers entered the home, they found malnourished animals living in filthy conditions, as well as a young basset hound, two cats, three geckos and two birds found dead.

Deputies praised Volusia County Animal Services for their care of the dogs during the investigation.

The press release announced the following adoptions:

• “Dutch goes home with Deputy Stubblefield.”

• “Ariel gets a fresh start with Deputy Schramm”

• “Odie has a new home with Sgt. Pullin”

Officers said they arrested 37-year-old Ashley Taryn Boucher in the incident. As the files show, she is accused of, among other things, 20 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and eight counts of confining animals without adequate food, water or exercise.

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