Over 40 dogs rescued from hoarding situation in Davidson County

LOUIS. THANK YOU. SEVERAL ANIMAL RESCUES IN THE DAVIDSON COUNTY AREA ARE HELPING TO REHABILITATE MORE THAN 40 DOGS AFTER THEY WERE DISCOVERED IN A HOARDING SITUATION MONDAY. WXII 12. MARIA DEBONE SPOKE WITH SEVERAL OF THE RESCUES THAT TOOK IN THOSE DOGS. DAVIDSON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER WITH THE HELP OF OTHER RESCUES, REMOVED 43 DOGS FROM A HOME IN DAVIDSON COUNTY MONDAY. THERE WAS URINE AND FECES EVERYWHERE. SUE ROGERS, PRESIDENT OF RUFF LOVE RESCUE, SAID HER ORGANIZATION TOOK IN SEVERAL DOGS. MANY, SHE SAID, HAVE FLEAS, EAR INFECTIONS, SKIN ISSUES ARE PREGNANT, MALNOURISHED AND HAVE PARASITES AND ARE NOW BEING TREATED IN. ROGERS SAID UNFORTUNATELY, THIS HAPPENS MORE OFTEN THAN PEOPLE THINK. A LOT OF TIMES PEOPLE GET IN OVER THEIR HEADS AND THEY DON’T KNOW WHERE TO GO TO FIND HELP, YOU KNOW? THAT’S WHY ROGERS ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO REPORT ANIMAL ABUSE OR ANIMAL CRUELTY SITUATIONS. YOU’VE GOT TO REPORT IT. YOU KNOW, IF YOU IF YOU DON’T, THEN FIND SOMEBODY ELSE WHO CAN REPORT IT FOR YOU. IF YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE BECAUSE IT’S YOUR NEIGHBOR. FIND SOMEBODY ELSE TO DO IT. BUT IT’S GOT TO BE REPORTED BECAUSE THAT’S HALF THE BATTLE IS PEOPLE AREN’T TELLING THAT THERE’S A SITUATION BREWING AND IT GETS OUT OF CONTROL LIKE THIS. RUFF LOVE TOOK IN EIGHT DOGS. PIEDMONT ANIMAL RESCUE TOOK IN 21. THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR THERE TOLD ME THEY ALL HAVE SCABIES AND WHEN THEY’RE HEALTHY AND ALL BETTER, THEY’LL BE ABLE TO BE ADOPTED. I DON’T KNOW. EIGHT OR NINE PUPPIES AND SEVERAL OTHER SURROUNDING RESCUES ALSO TOOK IN DOGS. MORE INFORMATION ON THAT CAN BE FOUND ON WXII 12 DOT COM AND THE DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAID THAT CHARGES ARE PENDING FOR THE TWO PET OWNERS RESPONSIBLE IN DAVIDSON COUNTY. MARI

Several rescues in the Piedmont Triad are helping to rehabilitate over dogs after they were rescued from a hoarding situation in Davidson County Monday.Davidson County Animal Control, Davidson County Animal Shelter and Ruff Love Rescue removed 43 dogs from a home in Davidson County. According to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Kristy Presnell was the owner of the dogs and was unable to take care of them due to her being in jail. The Sheriff's Office contacted Mrs. Presnell's husband, Joel Fesperman who said he was a long haul truck driver and wanted animal control to pick some of them up. Top Stories: Minor killed at bull-riding rodeo Teen dead in Dobson, deputies say 6 injured, 1 dead after Greensboro nightclub shooting, police say Presnell signed over all the dogs to animal control on January 23rd and they were picked up that day. “There was urine and feces everywhere. You could not walk or sit anywhere without being in it," Sue Rogers, the President and Founder of Ruff Love Rescue said. Rogers said her organization took in eight dogs. Piedmont Animal Rescue took in 21 dogs. The Animal CARE Foundation took in three puppies and a dog with broken legs. Every Snout Counts took in eight dogs. The Humane Society of Davidson County and Crisis Dogs also took in dogs. Rogers said most of the dogs have fleas, ear infections, skin issues, and parasites, and are pregnant, malnourished, or have other health issues.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsRogers said, unfortunately this happens more often than people think. “A lot of times people get in over their heads, and they don't know where to go to find help."Rogers added that, "some people just don't they think they got the situation handled but you know, most of the rescues, especially in our area, are there to help. That's what we do." That’s why Rogers encourages others to report animal abuse or animal cruelty situations. “You've got to report it. If you don't, then find somebody else who can report it for you. If you feel uncomfortable because it's your neighbor, find somebody else to do it, but it's got to be reported, because that's half the battle is people aren't telling that there's a situation brewing, and it gets out of control like this," Rogers said. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here Ruff Love Rescue is asking for donations to help with the dogs' medical care. Information on how to help can be found on their website. When their dogs are healthy and spayed and neutered, they'll be able to be adopted. The Development Director at the Piedmont Animal Rescue said all of their dogs have scabies, and when they’re healthy, they’ll be able to be adopted.The puppies with Animal CARE Foundation are not available for adoption yet. They're asking for thoughts and prayers for the dog they took in. Warrants have been drawn for Presnell and Fesperman for cruelty to animals due to the living conditions and overall health of the animals. The investigation is still ongoing. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love | Trending Stories Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WXII app here.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. —

Several rescues in the Piedmont Triad are helping to rehabilitate over dogs after they were rescued from a hoarding situation in Davidson County Monday.

Davidson County Animal Control, Davidson County Animal Shelter and Ruff Love Rescue removed 43 dogs from a home in Davidson County.

According to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Kristy Presnell was the owner of the dogs and was unable to take care of them due to her being in jail.

The Sheriff's Office contacted Mrs. Presnell's husband, Joel Fesperman who said he was a long haul truck driver and wanted animal control to pick some of them up.

Top Stories:

Presnell signed over all the dogs to animal control on January 23rd and they were picked up that day.

“There was urine and feces everywhere. You could not walk or sit anywhere without being in it," Sue Rogers, the President and Founder of Ruff Love Rescue said.

Rogers said her organization took in eight dogs. Piedmont Animal Rescue took in 21 dogs. The Animal CARE Foundation took in three puppies and a dog with broken legs. Every Snout Counts took in eight dogs. The Humane Society of Davidson County and Crisis Dogs also took in dogs.

Rogers said most of the dogs have fleas, ear infections, skin issues, and parasites, and are pregnant, malnourished, or have other health issues.

Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

Rogers said, unfortunately this happens more often than people think. “A lot of times people get in over their heads, and they don't know where to go to find help."

Rogers added that, "some people just don't they think they got the situation handled but you know, most of the rescues, especially in our area, are there to help. That's what we do."

That’s why Rogers encourages others to report animal abuse or animal cruelty situations.

“You've got to report it. If you don't, then find somebody else who can report it for you. If you feel uncomfortable because it's your neighbor, find somebody else to do it, but it's got to be reported, because that's half the battle is people aren't telling that there's a situation brewing, and it gets out of control like this," Rogers said.

Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here

Ruff Love Rescue is asking for donations to help with the dogs' medical care. Information on how to help can be found on their website. When their dogs are healthy and spayed and neutered, they'll be able to be adopted.

The Development Director at the Piedmont Animal Rescue said all of their dogs have scabies, and when they’re healthy, they’ll be able to be adopted.

The puppies with Animal CARE Foundation are not available for adoption yet. They're asking for thoughts and prayers for the dog they took in.

Warrants have been drawn for Presnell and Fesperman for cruelty to animals due to the living conditions and overall health of the animals.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Trending Stories

Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WXII app here.

Over 40 dogs rescued from hoarding situation in Davidson County

GET LOCAL BREAKING NEWS ALERTS

Top Picks