Bond set for Hixson man accused of hoarding more than 50 dogs, cats and a goat

Rescue workers found more than 50 dogs, cats and a goat in a Dunlap home. Bond was set at $10,000 for the Hixson man arrested in the case. Rescue workers found more than 50 dogs, cats and a goat in a Dunlap home. Bond was set at $10,000 for the Hixson man arrested in the case.

By Staff Report December 23, 2014 2 min read

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Dunlap animal rescue nets 60 dogs, six cats, a parrot and a goat

Approximately 60 dogs and other animals were rescued from atrocious conditions in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. The animals, many in need of urgent veterinary care, were living in absolute filth.

Geoffrey Peterson was charged with animal cruelty on December 19, after Sequatchie County law enforcement found more than 60 animals living in filthy conditions in his home.

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This story has been updated with additional information on the suspect’s bond hearing.

A $10,000 bond has been set for a Hixson man arrested last week after rescuers found more than 50 dogs in a house in Dunlap, Tenn.

Geoffrey Peterson appeared in Sequatchie County General Sessions Court this morning, according to a news release.
He is charged with four counts of aggravated animal cruelty, one count of animal cruelty and felony possession of morphine.

Sessions Judge L. Thomas Austin set a $10,000 bond and added a condition that Peterson have no contact with or control of any animals, the release stated.