A 7-year-old German Shepherd named Thor was found showing signs of pain and suffering from a severe ear infection and issues with his hips, according to CCSO. The sheriff’s office reported the couple refused to provide treatment for Thor, despite being issued a citation and a 24-hour mandate to be treated.
Villadamigo eventually told ACOs that they wouldn’t be allowed to check on Thor and any other animals on their property.
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CCSO detectives assisted ACOs with obtaining arrest warrants for the two on one count of felony animal cruelty each. A search warrant was also obtained and served last week to rescue Thor from the property so he could get proper treatment.
While serving the search warrant, authorities found 18 dogs, 11 puppies, and 73 varying species of fowl, one of which was dead, on the property. All of the animals were surrendered by Villadamigo and Valladares and given to Citrus County Animal Services, where veterinary forensics and treatment will continue for all rescued animals.
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