Kentucky Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges | Lexington News

In Laurel County, Kentucky, a 59-year-old woman faces 23 counts of animal cruelty after authorities found dogs starving and locked in cages without water or shelter on Rydell Road. The scene worsened when officers discovered more animals suffering in extreme heat. Smith allegedly nearly struck responders while fleeing, adding endangerment charges. She also faces five counts of wanton endangerment, 23 failure-to-vaccinate charges, and disorderly conduct — a grim case highlighting the dire consequences of neglecting animal welfare. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d27d0638cb3e93bf