SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven dogs, one crate, no food, and no water: That is the condition Scranton police say a couple left their dogs in, and on Monday, they face charges.
Investigators say James and Carrie Flores left the animals locked inside their Division Street home for about a week after they moved to Texas.
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The mother dog was so thin, she scored a two out of 10 on a health scale. A healthy dog usually scores a four or a five.
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All seven were rushed to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.
Both Flores’ face 14 charges of animal neglect and cruelty.
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