6 dogs seized from Sumter home

Animal control officers with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office seized six dogs Friday from a home in the 3900 block of Ginger Lane after the animals were found to be either malnourished or without proper vaccination records.

During the past few days, the sheriff’s office was alerted to the condition of the animals through phone calls and social media. Those messages had incorrect location information, which ultimately delayed the officers' response.

In addition to the seizure of the animals, the homeowner was also cited with several codes violations and has been notified he or she has 30 days to resolve these property issues.

The animals were taken to Sumter County Animal Control for treatment.