Two arrested in investigation into East Texas kennel

SHELBY COUNTY — Our news partners at KETK report that two people have been arrested for animal cruelty after officials discovered malnourished and mangy dogs at a a facility operated by the City of Center. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Lindley, 39 of Center, and Christal Gayle Lindley, 44 of Center, for cruelty to non-livestock animals and determined dogs under their care had been housed in unsuitable living conditions. The sheriff’s office provided pictures of Chungus, a dog under the care of the Lindleys, before and after being under their care.

Nicholas Pet Haven, a non-profit organization, posted a statement of Chungus:

“This poor dog was in your care after being picked up by your so called animal control and kept at the hell hole in a burned house, in a hot horse trailer with flies, and mud filled pens! We want to know if dogs were removed and where are they now? Before and after! She can’t even sit up this morning.”
Nicholas Pet Haven

An investigation by the sheriff’s office revealed that at least one animal has died at the facility and kennels reportedly did not have adequate air flow.
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2 arrested in investigation into East Texas kennel where dog died, others found living in ‘unsuitable’ conditions

A dog was removed from the facility and returned to its owner and 14 more dogs will be released to Nicholas Pet Haven, the sheriff’s office said.

Dogs under the supervision of the Lindleys. Courtesy of Cindy Nash, Nicholas Pet Haven

Nicholas Pet Haven asked people to check their Facebook page for pictures of the rescued dogs. Anyone who recognizes the dog as theirs, is asked to contact them at 903-312-7585.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation is still ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.