17 Yorkies found as a result of missing person case turned death investigation
By Angela Williams
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JACKSON, Miss. (WAPT) — The search for a missing 81-year-old woman which turned into a death investigation also led to the rescue of 17 neglected dogs.
The Yorkie and Yorkie mixes were recovered from a home in the 200 block of Baybury Lane after human remains of what is believed to be Carol Ryan were found in the backyard. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard said an autopsy, which was completed Wednesday, determined that there was no trauma to the body. Howard said DNA is being used to confirm if the remains are indeed Ryan. He said he results should be released next week.
“I’m just glad that, first of all, that we were able to identify these issues during our normal investigation,” Jackson Police Chief Tyree Jones said. “And to make sure that we can get these dogs the proper treatment, care and possible adoption.”
The Mississippi Animal Rescue League has the dogs, which rescuers say have matted fur, irritated skin and nails so overgrown it makes it difficult for some of them to walk.
“These dogs have not known comfort in a long time,” MARL said in a Facebook post that included pictures of the dogs.
The dogs are all undergoing medicated baths, flea and tick treatment, vaccinations, deworming, microchipping and daily care before they will be healthy enough for adoption.
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