Kelvin Shepherd, 51, and Dominique Parrish, 35, both of Charlotte Hall, were arrested following a joint investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control. The investigation uncovered what authorities describe as “horrific” conditions for over 17 dogs housed on their property at 30205 Gershwin Road. The arrests came after months of escalating complaints, including reports of dog attacks on other animals and inadequate care for the dogs on the premises. Court documents paint a grim picture of the conditions in which the dogs were kept. Investigators found the animals confined to cramped cages in a poorly ventilated basement. Feces and urine were strewn across the area, creating a strong and overwhelming stench. Many of the cages were too small for the dogs they held, forcing the animals to press against the cage walls or climb on top of each other. In one instance, two large Cane Corso dogs were crammed into a single cage meant for one animal, leaving them visibly agitated and aggressive. Puppies were housed in medium-sized cages, with some jumping over each other due to lack of space. Officials noted that wood chips covered the floors, but there were no signs of proper cleaning […]
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