Over 30 dead dogs found in New Jersey home

[Jilly_in_VA]

Two people were charged with animal cruelty and child endangerment after police found the bodies of at least 30 dogs at a home in southern New Jersey this week.

Investigators believe up to 100 dogs died in the home, including many believed to have been buried on the property. Officers found both live and dead dogs in the residence on Monday, along with several cats and rabbits, the Evesham Police Department said.

Nine of the live dogs were taken to an animal hospital for treatment, including several that were in “extremely poor health,” authorities said. One of those dogs eventually had to be euthanized.

Rebecca Halbach, 35, and Brandon Leconey, 32, were arrested Monday in Evesham, a suburb of Philadelphia. Police went to the home after someone associated with an animal rescue group based in North Carolina, which had given the pair money to care for some of its dogs, reported seeing several malnourished and sick dogs around the property.

Authorities said a 9-year-old boy who lived in the home was removed due to the “unhealthy conditions” and was turned over to child welfare officials. It wasn’t clear if he was related to either Halbach or Leconey.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/30-dead-dogs-found-new-jersey-home-rcna102669

GRRRRRRRR! OMG, the stench must have been horrific! Poor puppers! And poor kiddo too.

[StarryNite]

1. Terrible

[pandr32]

2. Horrific.

This couple has to be either extremely mentally ill or hard-core addicts. Either way they should get whatever help they need and never be allowed to be near children or animals again...ever.

[magicarpet]

3. Oh the odor must have been very ripe.

[MagickMuffin]

4. I'd say not the best animal lovers

Such a sad situation

[reymega life]

5. HOLY DARLENE CHRONICLES!!!!!!!!

[elocs]

6. Ironic, because I just discovered the Asher House on YouTube, the polar opposite of this.

https://www.theasherhouse.com/

"Our Mission:
The Asher House is a registered non-profit sanctuary in Estacada, Oregon. We rescue animals that have been discarded or unwanted, providing them with a life of comfort, love and adventure.

For over two years, our Founder, Lee Asher, traveled across 49 states to promote dog adoption and spotlight various shelters and rescues. After his Pitbull Stella passed away, Lee was determined to fulfill his lifelong dream of creating a sanctuary, where animals could feel treasured, protected and free. In late 2020, Lee discovered a large parcel of property which was the perfect setting to turn his vision into a reality.

Together, we can take action, and change the world...one rescue animal at a time."

Give it a watch on YouTube (just search "Asher House". Lee Asher is a young man with a heart of gold when it comes to animals, saving and rescuing them, giving them sanctuary.