ATLANTA — Charges are pending against the couple that hoarded nearly 80 dogs at a north Georgia home.
The dogs were rescued from that home and then brought to the Atlanta Humane Society in Atlanta on Friday.
In all, officials rescued, 78 dogs from the home in Murray County.
Officials told Channel 2's Audrey Washington that the Boston terrier, Maltese and Yorkies were living in deplorable conditions.
Some were found roaming the property. Others were kept inside.
The Murray County Chief Deputy told Washington that it was one of the worst hoarding cases he’s ever seen. He also said the couple could face animal cruelty charges.
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“It’s cruelty to animals as far as neglect. That’s what we’re dealing with. We’re currently are in communication with the district attorney’s office before any charging,” said Chief Deputy Jimmy Davenport.
“I would say the majority of them have some sort of ailment, be it worms and upper respiratory conditions,” said Atlanta Humane Society’s Amanda Harris.
There’s no exact confirmation on how the couple in Murray County acquired so many dogs.
But staff members said they’re fielding calls from people who fear their lost or stolen pets, ended up at the couple’s house.
“We’ve been filtering through those and making sure that none of the dogs that we took in are none of those lost pets,” Harris said.
Once the dogs are medically cleared, they could be up for adoption by next weekend.