24 lives: Animal Health Center of Opelika releases pictures of dogs found alive in neglect case
The Animal Health Center of Opelika has released the images and names of 24 incredible puppies and dogs, who were saved in Beauregard.
Their rescue came about on Monday morning when a Lee County man and his friend went to a home located in the 8100 block of Lee Road 146. At the home, they discovered a dirty area under the house filled with trash, mud, and what appears to be urine and feces. They also discovered numerous “bagged” dogs, as well as bones, including a spine that was out of the bags.
Immediately, the man and his friend called 911 to report animal cruelty. When deputies arrived, they located 29 dogs dead, some of which appeared to be bagged and thrown out back. Deputies also located 24 dogs, ranging from pups to adult dogs, alive and “emaciated”.
Following the horrific discovered, all 24 surviving dogs were taken by Lee County Animal Control and later given to The Animal Center of Opelika.
“As many people now know, these 24 incredible dogs were rescued from a local case of cruelty and neglect—and now they need you,” the center said. “They’ve survived so much, and with the right homes, fosters, and support, they can finally experience the love they deserve.”
You can help these beautiful and growing dogs, hy adopting through the center, applying to foster, or donating to support their medical care, rehab, or metal bowls.
To adopt, you can call the center at (334)745-0060 and/or set up an appointment to visit at 1520 Second Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801.
To apply to foster, you can select Woof Avenue or New Hope Rescue and “state you’re interested in an AHC dog in your application,” according to the center.
The center is accepting donations which include towels and blankets, Purina Dog Brands, and metal bowls
Meet the puppies and doggies:
Boggle, a 7-year-old or older female; Scrabble, an 8-year-old or older female
Domino, an 8-12 month old female; Solitaire, an 8-12-month old male
Mancala, a 1-3 year old male; Candy Land, a 5-8 year old female
Monopoly, a 5-8 year old female; Chess, a 5-8 year old female
Jenga, an 8 year old or older male; Uno, an 8-year-old or older male
Poker, a 3-5 year old male; Twister, a 5-8 year old female
Yahtzee, a 8-12 month old male; Battleship, a 3-5 year old male
Pictionary, a 10-12 week old male; Spades, a 10-12 week old female
Clue, a 1-3 year old male
Chutes, a 3-5 year old female
Ladders, an 1-3 year old male
Manjong, a 5-8 year old female
Checkers, a 8-12 month old female
Catan, an 8-12 month old male
Euchre, a 5-8 year old male
Bingo, an 8-12 month old female
The residents at the home, Tiffany Sims, Patricia Sims, and Curtis Haralson, were all charged in connection to the case. Tiffany Sims, Patricia Sims, and Curtis Haralson are charged with 29 counts of failure to bury livestock and 8 counts of aggravated animal cruelty — a total of 111 counts.
CNAW2News.com has reached out to officials with Lee County Sheriff’s Office to confirm reports that neighbors and Beauregard residents have notified authorities about animal cruelty and complaints of animal issues over the past several months and years. At the time of this article, we have not yet received a response.
This is a developing story.
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