Dozens of animals seized from Toccoa pet store owner's home

WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA - More than 200 animals have been seized from the home of a pet store owner who is hospitalized, authorities said.<br> <br> More than 90 dogs, 80 birds and 30 cats were found Monday on a farm south of Westminster, S.C., at the home of Evelyn M. Nelson, Oconee County animal control officers said. Nelson operates Sandie&#39;s Pets and Supplies in Toccoa, Ga., officials said.<br> <br> Nelson is being treated at Oconee Memorial Hospital, where officials would not say how long she had been hospitalized.<br> <br> Animal control officers went to Nelson&#39;s home after a neighbor reported the conditions at the residence. Some dead animals were found at the residence, according to animal control officers.<br> <br> No charges have been filed.<br> <br> Veterinarians examined the animals Tuesday. The Oconee County animal shelter will reopen Wednesday after being closed to take in the animals.<br>

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