25-05-2025
South Carolina infant rescued from filthy home infested with animals, some dead
The Brief
Police found an infant living in a filthy, animal-infested home in South Carolina.
Over 40 animals were removed, including a decomposing goat in the bathtub.
Two adults were charged with child neglect and animal cruelty.
HONEA PATH, S.C. - Police in South Carolina said they were horrified after they found an infant in an infested house with numerous animals, some dead, and their feces.
The backstory
Honea Path Police said on May 19, the local health department responded to a home after receiving reports about the welfare of an eight-month-old infant.
The infant was placed in the car of a relative during the investigation.
Dig deeper
Officers said they "uncovered severe unsafe and unsanitary conditions that put the infant at risk."
They found the home "infested with numerous animals, including raccoons, rabbits, dogs, cats, chickens, and deceased animals."
"Animal feces and waste are throughout the residence," they added to their Facebook post.
Forty animals were removed from the home, including a decomposing goat carcass in the bathtub.
Kayla Renard and Nicholas Foley were charged with unlawful conduct towards a child and ill-treatment of animals.
What they're saying
"In my 30-plus years of service, I have never encountered such a horrific situation involving unsanitary conditions and such a large number of animals," one officer described.
The Source
The information in this story comes from a Facebook post by the Honea Path Police Department, where they detailed their response to a May 19 welfare check involving an infant. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
