KINGWOOD, W.Va. – An investigation into a suspected animal breeding business resulted in the seizure of 36 dogs in Preston County.
The investigation began when a worker from the Preston County Animal Shelter spotted a dog walking along the road between Lenox and Cuzzart. When the worker found the owner of the dog on Ralph Livengood Road he also found multiple pens with dogs living in muddy, poor conditions. The worker reported there was no food or water and two litters of puppies were in pens.
Commissioners said there was no license on file for the operation. In Preston County, you must apply for a permit to keep 11 or more dogs.
All 36 were seized by deputies and animal shelter workers because there was no permit.
A hearing in Preston County Magistrate Court has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 9 at 9 a.m.