CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 14 pit bulls were removed from a northeast Charlotte property Monday. Β CMPD’s Animal Care and Control department obtained a search warrant to seize the animals. Β They say all the dogs were thin and some had no shelter or water available to them. Β 13 of the dogs were in the backyard and one was in the garage. Β 12 of the dogs were tethered in a manner that violates the city’s ordinance. Β
A search warrant shows animal control officers have been to the property more than 25 times. Β Β
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As a result of the on-going investigation and the seizure of the dogs, Samuel G. Mobley was arrested and charged with 12 counts of animal cruelty. Β Officers say Mobley is in violation of nuisance, tethering, permitting, license tags and rabies vaccine ordinances. Β CMPD says Mobley has been previously issued more than $6,000 in fines. Β CMPD says most of those fines are still outstanding.Β
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The dogs are currently being housed and cared for at the CMPD Animal Care and Control shelter and will remain there until the court process has been completed.
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