Raleigh woman charged with animal cruelty
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
