Arkansas Couple Arrested for Animal Neglect | Little Rock News

In a shocking case of animal neglect, Kathy and Sam Hudson of Mayflower, Arkansas, face eleven felony charges each for aggravated cruelty to animals after authorities found eleven severely malnourished dogs in horrific conditions. The dogs, many covered in sores and barely alive, were discovered during a July investigation sparked by a neighbor’s tip — but the full extent of their suffering wasn’t revealed until police searched the home, where utilities had been shut off and the couple had vacated. Despite Kathy claiming daily care using only two bowls for all eleven dogs and rainwater, law enforcement uncovered extreme deprivation. Four rescued dogs died shortly after being taken to the shelter. The couple was arrested in September, released, and await court on October fifth — as the community reels from the brutality exposed behind closed doors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/neighbor-speaks-on-mayflower-couple-arrested-for-animal-cruelty/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eeef7588d08ebafd Report issues to [email protected].