A complaint about a house in Butts County ended with 17 dogs being pulled from filthy conditions and one arrest, according to Butts County Animal Control. Now the county is asking neighbors to step in with fosters, food and time.

🚨 What Happened: Butts County Animal Control says deputies helped serve a warrant at a Fenner Road property after a tip about up to 20 dogs living in “deplorable conditions.”

Inside, officers found “3 adults and fourteen puppies,” along with “two tethered adults, a heavily pregnant female and 14 severely emaciated juveniles,” per the agency.

A total of 17 dogs were confiscated. One person was arrested on animal cruelty charges, according to Animal Control.

🧭 Why It Matters: These dogs need immediate care. Local rescue space is tight, and Animal Control s

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