MOUNT HOLLY — Animal Control officers removed 51 pets,including 41 small dogs,from a woman’s home Friday after ticketing her for animal cruelty.
Gaston County Animal Control cited a resident of Forest Drive,Mount Holly,for failing to have the pets vaccinated against rabies and failing to purchase animal licenses. She received a civil citation for cruelty to animals that carries a $250 penalty but is less severe than a criminal charge of animal cruelty. Read more
