9 months ago
Nearly two months ago, authorities raided Rollin "Montay" Loyd's property and removed 97 dogs.
The Dublin-Laurens County Humane Society said the dogs were living in deplorable conditions.
"No food, feces everywhere," said Irene Sumner, Humane Society Director.
Sumner and her group of seven employees rented a separate facility and took in all the dogs.
Loyd was arrested and faces a single count of animal cruelty.
Now, Loyd's fighting to get his dogs back.
Several weeks ago, he filed a law suit against the Laurens County Sheriff's Office requesting the dogs be placed back into his custody.
In the lawsuit, Loyd says the Sheriff's department has no legal authority to put his dogs up for adoption or destroy them and wants the dogs to be returned.
Loyd says he wasn't charged with dogfighting and he's concerned for the safety and well-being of his dogs.
Laurens County Attorney Billy Kight says they are waiting on a court hearing date for a judge to make a final decision. He says they expect the hearing to take place in early January.
Until then, Kight says they will remain at the humane society.
Sumner says they have spent about $18,000 dollars on food, the facility and medical evaluations.
Right now, she says 20 out of the 97 dogs would be ready for adoption and around 30 could be euthanized based on their temperament and sociability.
She says the others need further testing.
"We have seen a lot of aggression-unprovoked aggression," said Sumner.
But she says they are unable to take any action until the court or Loyd hands over ownership of the dogs.
To donate to the Dublin-Laurens County Humane Society contact 478-272-5341.
