Two Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty

Last Saturday deputies with the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of animal cruelty, involving the abandonment of a dog.

After an investigation into the allegations, felony warrants for the offense of Cruelty to Animals were issued for Rebekah Blankenship and Zoe Allen, both of Burnsville. Blankenship and Allen were both taken into custody yesterday, and held on $10,000 secured bonds.

The dog involved in this case has been under veterinarian supervision and care and is expected to make a healthy recovery.

Zoe Allen

Rebekah Blankenship