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36 dogs rescued from Palm City home face long recovery at Humane Society of Treasure Coast

36 dogs rescued from Palm City home face long recovery at Humane Society of Treasure Coast

A Palm City woman is in custody on a $270,000 bond after authorities discovered 36 Border Collies living in severe neglect inside her home on Alligator Street, leading to 72 charges of animal cruelty. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said the animals were in deplorable conditions. All 36 dogs are now being cared for at the Humane

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