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Nebraska Humane Society says man cited for animal cruelty following confiscation of 79 animals from Elkhorn residence
OMAHA, Neb. —
The Nebraska Humane Society announced a man has been cited in connection with a search warrant animal control workers served on Thursday.
The shelter said it has confiscated 79 animals during Thursday’s search warrant in Elkhorn. Those animals included a zebra and an emu.
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Nicholas Sakis was cited for eight counts of animal cruelty and two counts of sanitary conditions of stalls, stables, and yards
Now, NHS is asking for help to make room for the influx of 79 animals to the shelter.
The incident happened at a home near 195th and Pacific streets, and animal control officers confiscated a variety of animals, including a zebra, emu, alpacas, ponies, donkeys, pigs, chickens, geese, and ducks.
NHS said the man had been cited a week prior to the search warrant for four counts of animal cruelty.
The shelter was at 78% capacity before the confiscation, and now NHS has announced a sale to help make room.
“When those emergencies happen, suddenly we’re hitting that 100% capacity. Even higher at times. So what we ask people to do is come adopt,” said Steven Elonich.
Dogs weighing at least 25 pounds are $25, and name your price for cats that are five years and older.
You can find out other ways to help NHS by clicking the link here.
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