Crate of puppies found in Cumberland County shed, two charged
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) – Two people are facing charges in Cumberland County after a crate of puppies and two dogs were found in a shed with totes of urine and feces.
Lower Allen Township Police say on March 13 they responded to a home in the area of Wentworth Drive and Lisburn Road for a report of a dog barking. Officers met Brian Geyer who said an adult dog was in a shed and someone was supposed to pick it up.
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The officers walked into the backyard and found evidence that a fence was being built near the shed, potentially to contain the dogs. Inside the shed, police were “immediately struck by the overwhelming odor of feces and urine, even from several feet away.”
Police found eight newborn golden retriever puppies in a large black crate “suspended on a homemade wooden platform about three feet off the floor.”
Under the crate, there were two large totes full of urine and feces that appeared to have never been emptied. Waste was also found on the bars of the crates, which were held together with zip ties.
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Inside the crate, police say there was an empty food bowl and water that looked old and contaminated with feces. On the floor, police noted seeing a mix of old, moldy food mixed with feces.
Police say another puppy was found in a similar crate with no food or cloudy water. Two adult dogs were in large crates with no access to water or food.
Geyer claimed there were space heaters and air conditioning, but police could not locate them.
The officer noted that the temperature was 42 degrees and the puppies were shivering.
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Police also spoke to Geyer’s wife Kelly Keefer who confirmed there was no heat in the shed.
Officers noted Geyer expressed a desire to get rid of the dogs. Eleven dogs were taken to the Lower Allen Township kennel and found to have matted hair, unkempt and sharp nails, and debris stuck to their fur.
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The dogs have been rehomed with assistance from area dog rescues.
Geyer and Keefer are each charged with 11 counts of cruelty to animals and 22 counts of neglect of animals. Both are set to appear in court on May 30.
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