27 neglected dogs seized from home
Johns Island, SC (US)Incident Date: Thursday, Oct 7, 2004
County: Charleston
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged: Larry Davis
On October 7, 2004, a concerned citizen in reference to conditions witnessed when an attempt to purchase a puppy advertised in the paper prompted an investigation concerning the animals owned by Larry Davis of John's Island.
A search warrant was executed which resulted in 27 malamutes being taken into protective custody, and Mr. Davis facing 18 violations of the county animal care ordinance. The dogs lived in the worst conditions ever witnessed by the response team and deputies.
Mr. Davis last appeared in court in 1998 on similar charges and was ordered to stop the breeding of the dogs and keep the premises in accordance with Charleston County Code. A huge public effort was made to assist him with cleaning and repairing the property in order for him to be able to take six dogs back at that time.
The animals are currently being placed in foster care pending a hearing on the current charges and an appeal on the recent custody hearing. Again the legal system has put the burden on the humane society to house these animals. Mr. Davis is also represented by Mike Bosnak, one of the attorneys who represented convicted dog fighter David Tant.
Deputy Rhom, Deputy Nuss and Deputy White of Charleston County Animal Control are to be commended for the enormous effort it took to rescue these animals.
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