A Georgia woman is charged with animal cruelty and other charges are expected after hundreds of dogs were found living in horrendous conditions in a breeding operation, according to the Candler County Sheriff''s Office.
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Deputies say, Angela Powell is the only person charged so far in the case.
These are some of the other German Shepherds brought to Nassau Humane after the rescue.
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The Nassau County Humane Society has rescued at least five of the 500 German Shepherds and brought them to northeast Florida over the weekend.
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Some of the dogs were injured, and all were in need of immediate attention. Action News Jax was told many of the dogs had very little contact with humans or experience in being on a leash.
Jackie McDonald, the executive director of the Nassau Humane Society, told Action News Jax Powell was in over her head in the breeding operation and said neighbors complained about the smell and hearing dogs scuffle.
Georgia investigators said if evidence links other to the criminal case, they will be charged as well.
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