2 Facing Hundreds Of Animal Cruelty Charges After 17 Animals Are Seized

BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Two men are facing animal cruelty charges after 17 animals are seized in Baltimore earlier this year.

The investigation began on July 8, 2015 at residence located in the 3700 block of W. Garrison Ave. in Baltimore.

Police were called to the scene after a concerned citizen reported pit bull dogs barking in the yard.

Seventeen animals, including 8 dogs, 4 puppies, and 5 turtles were all seized after they were found in deplorable conditions.

Police say before entering the home, officers observed seven dogs in the yard, some had numerous scars, severe fly strike on both ears, one dog was even found in a washing machine in the rear of the yard.

Upon entering the home, officers found additional animals--some of which were pregnant--surrounded by pools of urine and piles of feces.

Detectives say after searching the home they found no dog food inside.

Nobel Fisher Jr. and Harris Burgess III are both facing hundreds of animal cruelty charges and are due in court in December.

"The State's Attorney's Office takes animal cruelty cases very seriously. We will be pursuing these allegations as we would in any other criminal matter," said a spokesperson for the State's Attorneys Office.

All 17 animals were taken to BARCS and evaluating following the July incident, no deaths have been reported.