Illegal kennel, substandard conditions
Suffolk, VA (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Mar 6, 2008
County: Suffolk City

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Eugene Gordon Lynch

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Suffolk Police are working to shut down an illegal kennel operating near the North Carolina border that held more than 100 dogs and other animals in what police found to be substandard conditions.

Animal control responded to a complaint Thursday about conditions at the kennel, located in the 4300 block of Desert Road. When they arrived, they located 102 dogs, several cats and "an assortment of livestock" at the residence, said Suffolk Police spokeswoman Lt. Debbie George. Thirty-eight of the dogs dogs were seized for failing to license/vaccinate.

Police are currently trying to locate documentation on the kennel and its animals, George said. She said charges against the owner of the property are pending.

Case Updates

References

Daily Press - March 7, 2008

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