Police say several puppies are dead after being abandoned by owners in Dale County | WDHN

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DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – Arrests could soon be made in a “cruel” animal cruelty case in Dale County that left several dogs left for dead.

Pinkard police said officers began investigating after receiving a tip from an Amazon delivery driver who observed the dogs’ unacceptable living conditions at a home in the area.

When officers arrived at the mobile home, they discovered a grizzly scene.

Pinckard Police Captain Jarred Ogletree told WDHN that two adult dogs were found chained on the property and around eight puppies were in “grisly” condition; Five of them are barely alive and are lying in a small kennel next to three dead puppies.

The dogs’ bowls had been tipped over, leaving them without water in the summer heat and their food lying on the floor.

Captain Ogletree says one of the two adult dogs, believed to be the mother, and the five puppies were taken to an Ozark animal shelter. However, shelter staff concluded that the puppies had to be euthanized due to their condition.

Pinkard police have identified the suspects who allegedly abandoned the animals and are trying to find them. Arrest warrants are expected to be issued.