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Animal Rescuer Arrested For Ill Treatment Of Animals, Dogs & Cats Found Dead In Cages
A South Carolina Humane Society employee was arrested on 30 counts of ill-treatment of animals. Over 20 cats & dogs found dead in cages.

Animal Rescuer Arrested For Ill Treatment Of Animals, Dogs & Cats Found Dead In Cages

A dog and cat rescuer is facing years behind bars.

The CEO of a South Carolina animal rescue group was arrested on 30 counts of ill-treatment of animals.

According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, authorities found 30 deceased cats and dogs in her home.

Animal Rescue CEO Arrested For Animal Cruelty

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Last month, law enforcement responded to a call saying there was a “smell of death” coming from the CEO’s, Caroline Dawn Pennington, home.

Sadly, law enforcement encountered a very grim situation upon arriving to the home.

The animals were found dead in cages filled with their own waste. 28 dogs and two cats were among the deceased.

Caroline Pennington Left Cats & Dogs Dead For Months In Cages

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The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating her fraud as well. She was reportedly collecting donations for rescue efforts.

“If you’ve done business with this woman or had contact with her, given her any kind of money, or given her products to help her animal rescue in the last year, we’d like to talk to you,” Lt. Clarke said. “Don’t hesitate to give us a call.”

Pennington Is Also Being Investigated For Fraud

The CEO reportedly resigned from her role at the Kershaw County Humane Society on Thursday, June 2, where she had handled staff scheduling for the past four years.

Jamie Woodington, Director of Kershaw Humane Society, described Pennington as a “hard worker” and “nice woman.”

“She is very outgoing, she is well spoken, she was always conveying herself as someone who wants to do the right thing for all animals,” Woodington said.

If you have any information regarding this situation or Pennington, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC.