A couple in Georgia are confronted with the charges of animal abuse after more than 250 animals were found in horrible circumstances in their house in what local authorities say is “one of the worst cases of animal abuse and neglect” they have ever seen.
Nathaniel Levon Curington, 44, and Aimee Renee Curington, 45, were taken into custody on July 9, after an investigation into reports of animal abuse in the house of the couple on Sells Lane in Trenton.
Researchers have removed a total of 256 animals from the building, many of which are in poor health, seriously neglected or death, according to the The Wet enforcement department of Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Local news stores reported that around 240 dogs and 16 cats were found in the house. The surviving animals were transported to another location for veterinary care.
Both Nathaniel and Aimee Curington were accused of seven counts of crime cruelty for animals.
The case has been transferred to the Dade County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution and extra costs are expected.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper called the case ‘one of the worst’ that the agency came across.
“I am convinced that these people will be held so fully responsible,” Harper said in a statement.
“GDA and the enforcement sends a clear message that animal abuse has no place in the state of Georgia, and we are dedicated to working with local law enforcement and public prosecutors to combat those who abuse animals in our state.”
The couple was held in the prison of Dade County.
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