COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Pike County man is accused of animal cruelty after authorities discovered 80 dogs in bad health and dozens that were dead on his property.
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office received a report about the animals on Jan. 28.
When deputies arrived at the residence on Wynn Road, they found a deceased dog tied to a tractor near the roadway that appeared to have been beaten.
Deputies said the live dogs were in various states of malnutrition and emaciated condition. They also found 40 deceased dogs along with dead chickens and one live pig.
The sheriff’s office said 62-year-old Wyndan Skye was taken into custody and charged with cruelty to companion animals. He is being held on a $40,000 bond and will appear in court on Feb. 6.
The Ross County Humane Society, Fayette County Humane Society, Pike County Humane agents, Pet Pals volunteers and along with the Pike County Commissioners all came to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Many of the animals were taken to various locations for care and medical assessment by veterinarians. Two of the dead animals were taken for necropsy.
The investigation is ongoing and will be given to the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office for additional charges, according to the sheriff’s office.