MOORESBURG — A Hawkins County mother and daughter were charged Sunday with 68 counts of animal cruelty after a large number and variety of animals were allegedly found to be malnourished living in “unfit” conditions.
Ann Shirley Barber, 72, 601 Rt. 31, Mooresburg; and her daughter Michelle Ann Barber, 51, 603 Rt. 31, Mooresburg, were arrested Sunday following a two day Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office investigation.
Among the animals found at the Barber residences were 28 dogs, 18 rabbits, eight cats, six chickens, four goats, two horses, one pony and one donkey.
Many of the dogs, cats and rabbits were allegedly living in cages full of feces, and many of the animals were also covered with feces.
Arresting HCSO Deputy Mark Harrell stated in his report that there were three dogs in particular that were “severely emaciate.”
See Tuesday’s edition of the times-News for a complete report.