Skeletal remains found from three dogs who were starved to death, Raleigh County man arrested

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been arrested and charged after three animals were found dead due to starvation.

According to Raleigh County deputies, a call was made about suspected abandoned animals. When deputies entered the home on Sweeneysburg Road in Beckley, they found a lot of trash and observed a lot of feces. Deputies found one dog dead, whose stomach was caved in, and laid near an empty bag of dog food.  Skeletal remains and fur from another dog were located near the first dog. In a bedroom, deputies located more skeletal remains and fur belonging to a third dog.

Deputies say the three dogs were in deplorable conditions and abandoned.  All three dogs appeared to have starved to death.

David Raines is charged with animal cruelty. He is being held in Southern Regional Jail under a 7,500 dollar bond.