ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Just on the heels of the recent conviction of a Waverly woman for animal cruelty comes another case of abuse.
In a statement released by the Ross County Humane Society, four dogs were seized from 850 Washington Avenue in Chillicothe.
On Wednesday, a resident contacted the Ross County Dog Warden regarding dogs inside the abandoned building. Officials with the Humane Society said the dog warden arrived at the location and made entry, finding several dogs in horrific condition.
The dog warden reported that the building had no electricity or water and was covered in feces. Inside were four dogs. Two of them, the Humane Society said, needed immediate medical attention. Officials say a 5-year-old Border Collie and a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees were taken to the North Fork Animal Clinic in serious condition.
At the animal clinic, reports say, it was discovered that the Border Collie had a microchip. The registered owner was who told investigators that she had given the dog to Cathy S. Cobb of Greenfield, the former owner of Watt Street Grooming and Pet Services.
Investigators say Cobb will be charged with two counts of serious harm to a companion animal, four counts of cruelty to animals, and four counts of failure to license.
Executive Director of the Ross County Humane Society, Jenn Thomas, said, “There are options available for those who need help, and this didn’t need to happen.” She went on to say, “These dogs suffered needlessly.”
