Two in custody after dogs rescued in Whitfield County

Whitfield County deputies took a man and woman into custody after a response involving malnourished dogs and multiple dead dogs.

What happened

Deputies rescued dogs described as malnourished and found multiple dogs dead at the scene. The identities of the two people in custody were not stated.

Case status

The custody action is part of a law-enforcement investigation. The charges, the location of the response, the number of surviving dogs and the dogs’ current care arrangements were not identified.

What remains to be established

The next public steps may include the filing of charges, an initial court appearance and additional information about the condition and care of the surviving dogs. The custody status of the man and woman may also change as the case moves through the court process.

Local 3 News reported the development.