45 Sick Animals Taken From A Home In Salisbury North Carolina
Last week 45 sick animals were taken from a home in Salisbury North Carolina according to WCNC Charlotte.
A few days before, on October 21st, someone made a post on Facebook about a dog they had found in bad condition. A rescue group came by the next day and took the dog to do a veterinarian check at Rowan County Animal Shelter.
During this check the veterinarian determined that the dog was starving. They also found a microchip that led them to a home on Morlan Park Road.
After this was discovered the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office gained a search warrant for the house. On October 26th the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team (SOCAT) partnered with Rowan County Animal Services and went to the home to serve the warrant. The residents, Justin Robert-Lee Smith and Madyson Danyell Clontz, were both home at the time and Clontz’ child was also there.
During the search, authorities found many different animals inside and outside in “very poor condition.” The house itself was also in bad condition, with both mold and rat feces everywhere.
This is the list of animals that were found:
- 11 dogs, one of which had died
- 8 roosters
- 6 chickens and hens
- 4 guinea chickens
- 4 ducks
- 3 goats, one of which had died
- 2 cats
- 2 pigs
- 2 snakes, one of which had died
- 1 turtle
- 1 betta fish
- 1 bearded dragon
On October 30th, Smith and Clontz both turned themselves in and were served with warrants. They were each charged 45 counts of felony animal cruelty and three counts of misdemeanor child abuse.
They were both placed into a detention center, Smith received $6,000 secured bond and Clontz received a $3,000 secured bond.
10 Unforgettable Christmas Experience Gifts
Memberships
Gifting an annual membership to a zoo, museum, aquarium, or perhaps, for those aged 21 and above, a wine club or mug club membership can make for a wonderful holiday gift. It’s a simple and thoughtful gesture that can benefit almost everyone this season. Offering your friends or family several months or a full year at a location they cherish is an excellent method to provide them with extra savings and a valuable present they can enjoy throughout the year.
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Outdoor Experiences
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Personalized Celebrity Videos
Imagine the excitement of receiving a personalized video message from your beloved celebrity, something you can hold onto for a lifetime. Cameo provides a platform where you can hire celebrities and athletes to create personalized videos, making them memorable gifts. The pricing for Cameo videos is set individually by thousands of actors, artists, and influencers and can range from as low as $1 to as high as $15,000 for personal videos, depending on the celebrity’s status and demand.
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Movie Gift Card
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Amusement Park Passes
Consider giving tickets to a theme park amusement park as one of the most enjoyable experiential gifts. When presenting tickets as a gift, there’s room for creativity in how you package the gift, whether in a sizable wrapped box or as part of a unique scavenger hunt.
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Indoor Attraction Passes
There are plenty of enjoyable indoor activities to explore, including options like indoor rock climbing, trampoline centers, indoor skydiving, game centers, arcades, and escape rooms. A gift of this kind can be especially convenient for those times when you’re looking for indoor entertainment, especially during bad weather.
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Concert or Show Tickets
Concert or show tickets are a great gift choice. They provide a one-of-a-kind experience and make for a thoughtful way to celebrate your best friend and their interests. Even if they’ve seen the band before, each performance is unique and memorable.
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Sporting Event Tickets
If you have a sports enthusiast in your circle, giving them tickets to a baseball game is a thoughtful gesture to express your care. It’s also an excellent means of enjoying quality time together while rooting for your favorite team. To make the experience even better, you can go the extra mile by including a food voucher along with the tickets.
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Self Care Experience
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Classes or Lessons
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