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Case ID: 2480

Classification: Neglect / Abandonment

Animal: dog (pit-bull)

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Pit bulls severely malnourished
Gastonia, NC (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Jun 23, 2004
County: Gaston

Disposition: Alleged
Case Images: 1 files available

Alleged: Erika Wolde-Georgis

Gaston County police have arrested a woman and charged her with animal cruelty after they say they found four severely malnourished pit bulls.

Officers stated that they found a pit bull and three puppies in the backyard of Erika Wolde-Georgis. Officers said the dogs had no food, or shelter.

All four dogs had to be euthanized because of their deteriorating condition.

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