Sunday, May 30, 1999
Man accused of abusing dogs
Dog's skull found during search
BY JANE PRENDERGAST
The Cincinnati Enquirer
TAYLOR MILL — A man who has been warned before about taking poor care of his animals is under investigation, this time after authorities found more malnourished dogs. Thomas Lee Lewis' house on Locust Pike was home to 19 dogs, all confiscated in a search last week by county cruelty officers. They also found a dog's skull, according to court documents.
Mr. Lewis first came to the attention of Dan Evans, Kenton County's animal cruelty investigator, last summer when a representative of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wrote Mr. Evans a letter about the dogs.
Mr. Evans went to the house, but was not allowed in. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Lewis complied with county regulations and licensed 13 dogs.
Mr. Evans went back to the house again last monthand found a pack of at least 22 dogs, unrestrained and without tags, and suffering from poor care, court records said.
Then, Mr. Evans said he warned Mr. Lewis to vaccinate and license the dogs. Mr. Lewis bought 10 more licenses.
After noticing a dead puppy last month and returning to the house again last week to find more thin, unlicensed dogs, Mr. Evans sought the search warrant.
No charges relating to the dogs' care had been filed against Mr. Lewis as of Friday. But he does face two drug charges stemming from the search — police said they found marijuana and prescription drugs not in their proper container.
Mr. Lewis could not be reached for comment.
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