Camden To Get New Animal Shelter

Benton County Had Previous Shelter Problems

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updated 5:18 p.m. ET Nov. 2, 2009

CAMDEN, Tenn. - Benton County is hoping to turn over a new leaf when it comes to taking care of homeless pets.

Monday, an animal rescue group will break ground on a new shelter at a Camden industrial park.

The county has had big problems with its shelter in the past. A dozen dogs were found dead last year, and 25 others were so malnourished they had to be euthanized.

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Two shelter employees pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the incidents.

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