Scott Baker faces 28 animal cruelty counts after a welfare check in Tallassee, Alabama, WSFA reported September 18, citing police.

Lieutenant Matt Manning told the station that officers found 29 dogs in a shed where Baker was living. Three were dead, one escaped and 25 were taken to the Humane Society of Elmore County.

What is known about the dogs

Police described dogs with mange and open wounds. WSFA reported that some of the dogs taken for care were later euthanized because of the severity of their injuries; it did not give a number.

Baker was arrested at the scene, according to the report. The charges are allegations, not convictions.

Sources

On the sourcing: This brief rests on WSFA’s reporting and interview with Tallassee Police.

How we reported this: Buddylio has not obtained court records or a separate shelter update.