(WHDH) — A man is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities recently rescued 30 dogs from a feces-covered home, officials announced Monday.
Carlos Sepulveda, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was arrested Friday on multiple counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, cruelty to animals, and maintaining a disorderly house, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
Officers responded to Sepulveda’s home after Gwinnett County Animal Control discovered more than 30 dogs, a cat, and two dead animals in rooms that had walls and floors that were covered in feces, officials said.
A young child was also reportedly found living in the filthy home.
Police noted that more arrests could be made in connection with the case.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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