WELLINGTON , Ohio (WJW) — Officials with the Friendship Animal Protective League said they are continuing to investigate after serving a search warrant at an animal rescue operated by Michelle Knight , who is now known as Lily Rose Lee.
Friendship APL officials said they received a complaint of animal neglect and started an investigation.
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“On November 20th, 2024, after failing to gain the cooperation of the suspect, the Friendship APL Humane Agent executed a search warrant at the property,” a release from Friendship APL stated. “Inside the residential home that housed the rescue, the Humane Agent discovered several thin and/or emaciated animals, cages that appeared to not have been cleaned in weeks, a fly infestation due to unsanitary conditions, and dehydrated animals without access to fresh water, including bowls filled with mold and algae.”
APL officials said as a result of the conditions, 37 animals were removed from the property and that the operator of the rescue surrendered the “vast majority” of the animals.
Lee said the rescue is housed inside her home. She said she cares for the animals and does not believe she has done anything wrong…