Raleigh woman charged with animal cruelty

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Friday, June 26, 2015
Raleigh woman charged with animal cruelty
A Raleigh woman faces felony animal cruelty charges after animal control officers said they found seven dogs being kept in a single room without enough food or water.

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- A Raleigh woman faces felony animal cruelty charges after animal control officers said they found seven dogs being kept in a single room without enough food or water.



According to an arrest warrant, investigators went to the home of 52-year-old Lesa Ann Tant in the 2700 block of Parkway Drive on June 16 after getting a call about the dogs.



They said they found a large amount of urine and feces spread throughout the home and a strong smell of ammonia.



The ammonia levels were determined to be borderline unlivable and several of the dogs were in bad condition medically and malnourished.



A total of 16 dogs were removed from the home. Three are now available for adoption.



For information on how you can adopt a pet in Wake County, go to: http://www.wakegov.com/pets.



If you spot a case of animal cruelty, report it to animal control.



Chatham County Animal Control


(919) 542-7203



Durham County Animal Control


(919) 560-0630



Franklin County Animal Shelter


(919) 496-3032



Johnston County Animal Control


(919) 934-8474



Orange County Animal Control


(919) 967-7383



Person County Animal Services


(336) 597-1741



Wake County Animal Center


(919) 212-7387



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