Parents arrested after toddler discovered dwelling in residence in ‘horrific’ circumstances together with a useless goat within the bathtub | EUROtoday

The dad and mom of an eight-month-old youngster have been arrested in South Carolina after the household was discovered dwelling in “horrific” circumstances alongside 40 animals, with a useless goat within the bathtub.

Kayla Renard and Nicholas Foley have been charged with illegal conduct towards a toddler and sick therapy of animals after authorities with the Honea Path Police Department responded to a residence about 200 miles exterior of Charleston on May 19 following a request from the state Department of Social Services.

The company had raised considerations over the circumstances the newborn was being raised in.

During a welfare test, police discovered extreme, unsafe and unsanitary circumstances all through the house that may put the kid in danger. Police mentioned the residence was infested with quite a few animals, together with raccoons, rabbits, canines, cats, chickens and deceased animals.

Animal feces and waste have been discovered all through the house. The scenario was alarming, prompting officers to contact animal welfare authorities. Officials then labored to take away the animals from the residence.

The youngster was taken into custody by the state and Renard and Foley have been additionally hit with violations of city ordinances.

Speaking to Fox Carolina, Honea Path Police Chief Chris Miller mentioned: “Once my officers went inside, they discovered just piles of trash and animal feces.

“There were several different types of animals running around…Raccoons, chickens, cats, dogs. There was a dead goat in the bathtub in the bathroom that had been decomposing for several days.”

He added: “It was just one of the most horrific scenes that I’ve ever been a part of in 30 years.”

The chief mentioned the dad and mom have been calm and impassive as officers questioned them.

“You would think that they’d be a little upset that someone was taking their eight-month-old baby, that the police were there and discovered the horrific conditions of this house,” he mentioned. “You would think that they would have to know that they were in trouble.”

Renard and Foley have been booked into the Anderson County Detention Center. Renard and Foley have been each given $10,000 surety bonds. Foley posted bond on Tuesday.