(Richland County, SC) - The CEO of an animal rescue group is facing charges after bodies of decomposing animals were found at her Richland County home.
Forty-seven-year-old Caroline Dawn Pennington is charged with 30 counts of ill treatment of animals after 28 dogs and two cats were found in cages and crates.
Police say the animals appeared to have died from starvation and dehydration.
Pennington was released from detention after her arrest Friday on a 75-thousand surety bond.