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Owner of reported canine training facility in Orange County accused of animal cruelty Shawn Deehan (Source: Orange County Sheriff's Office) By NBC29 Newsroom | March 16, 2021 at 9:10 PM EDT - Updated March 16 at 9:29 PM
ORANGE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The owner of a reported canine training facility in Orange County is facing a felony animal cruelty charge.
Orange County sheriffâs deputies say they seized a dozen dogs from 60-year-old Shawn Deehanâs property on Pannell Lane.
Investigators say the dogs were found in crates with no access to food or water. The animals also had urine burns to their skin. At least one dog was severely underweight and needed emergency veterinary treatment for injuries to its feet.
Twelve dogs were seized during the search and were found in crates that were littered with feces and urine that caused urine burns to the skin, according to police.
Virginia dog training facility owner arrested, charged with animal cruelty
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Shawn Michael Deehan (Orange County Sheriff’s Office)
Investigators say a search of a building on the property resulted in the seizure of twelve dogs found housed in crates that were littered with feces and urine. Authorities say the conditions caused urine burns to the skin of some of the dogs. They also say the animals did not have access to food or water and at least one dog was severely underweight with untreated injures to all four feet which required emergency treatment.
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Shawn Michael Deehan, 60, was arrested on one felony count of animal cruelty, with additional charges pending, officials say.