More dead dogs found on property
Humane Society: One survivor to be released to new home Wednesday
The Humane Society of Carroll County said Tuesday that 16 more dead dogs were found on a property in the 4300 block of Black Rock Road in Hampstead, where 11 dogs were found dead and 27 others were rescued Friday.
“Sadly, 15 deceased dogs were located in a locked shed on the property, and one additional deceased dog was recovered from the residence, all of which were in varying stages of decomposition,” said Karen Baker, executive director of the Humane Society, in an email.
Baker announced later Tuesday the first of the dogs deemed healthy enough to return to its previous owner will be released Wednesday.
John J. Roberts, 49, and Laura S. Filler, 55, who had been charged with 51 counts each of animal cruelty and related charges, remained held without bond Tuesday at the Carroll County Detention Center. They were arrested Saturday after an anonymous tip alerted the Humane Society to “a large number of dogs” inside the building, which charging documents called an unlicensed breeding operation.
Local authorities forced their way inside to investigate after an animal control officer smelled “decomposition.” They rescued 20 Dalmatians, five golden retrievers and two English setters, finding the building awash in raw sewage with little food and no potable water.
The rescued dogs were taken to the Humane Society shelter to be cared for and cleaned up.
Animal Control continues to investigate and can be contacted at 410-848-4810.
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