A Taylor County husband & wife are facing multiple counts of Animal Cruelty.
Bobby and Rebecca Phillips, who own a dog breeding business in Campbellsville, KY have been charged with 82-counts of Animal Cruelty. Police allege 82 dogs were left without adequate food, water, shelter, and health needs at the breeder facility.
Taylor County Attorney John Bertram says the allegations being described appear to rise to the level of a potential criminal charge. Bertram quickly called an investigation after hearing the allegations, but then removed himself from the case after learning the identity of the suspects, who he represents through his private practice. A special prosecutor from the Marion County Attorney's office was assigned to the case and filed charges in court.
Bobby Phillips told WHAS11 the breeder business belongs to his wife, Rebecca, and that they've owned the business for more than 30 years and never had any complaints until now. He went on to tell the Louisville TV station that the court will reveal the truth.
The Phillips are scheduled to appear in court on March 26, 2018.