Pandemic impacts animal rescue operations
Animal rescue groups are forced to make adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance safety for participants.
and last updated 2021-02-27 00:04:49-05
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â A total of sixteen dogs and cats are recovering after being saved from horrible conditions at a home in Giles County.
However, while still successful, this rescue operation looked a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This time we had to really think, how can we be safe? said Laura Baker, Executive Director of the Nashville Humane Association. Not only for the animals, but for ourselves.
Baker joined members of Giles County Animal Control, Lincoln and Giles County Sheriff s Departments and Lucky Cat Rescue in the operation. They were called to a home in Giles County on Thursday. They found 10 dogs and 6 cats living in horrible conditions. One dog was also found dead on the property.
Giles County man arrested after several animals rescued from less than favorable conditions’
Credit: Giles County Sheriff s Department Facebook page
The animals are expected to be rehabilitated.
Posted: Feb 25, 2021 6:49 PM
Posted By: Ashley Thusius
A Giles County man is in jail for animal cruelty after multiple animals were taken from his home.
Kenneth Wayne Eddins, 70, was arrested during a search of his home on Thursday. The Giles County Sheriff’s Department was joined by the Giles County Animal Shelter, Nashville Humane Association and Lucky’s Cat House.
All of the animals were taken for rehabilitation and to find new homes.