Man arrested for animal cruelty after 26 dogs rescued from ‘inhumane’ conditions, BCSO says

Michael Moore was transported to Bexar County Jail after being taken into custody for animal cruelty .– The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a man accused of animal cruelty .

Deputies responded to a home Thursday in the 7800 block of Fossil Banks after Bexar County Animal Control Services notified them of an alleged animal cruelty case.Neighbors told the county that the residence had dogs that were mistreated and rats around the home, the sheriff’s office said. When deputies arrived, the homeowner, Michael Moore, opened the door. Upon entry, authorities said they were able to detect a stench of urine and feces inside the home.

Bexar County deputies said multiple dogs were covered in feces that surrounded the entire living room floor. With the assistance of Bexar County Animal Control Services, the City of San Antonio Animal Control, and Bexar County Fire Hazmat, deputies rescued 26 dogs.After he was arrested, Moore was taken to the Bexar County Jail, where he was booked just after 3 a.m. Friday.The sheriff’s office said Moore could face additional charges, pending the dogs’ health examinations.Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights reserved.Spencer Heath is a Digital Journalist at KSAT.

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