Updated 5/1/20

The Humane Society and deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were called to an animal hoarding situation in Frankewing on Thursday.
Officers  say more than 100 animals were at the home located on McCaylee Lane.
A representative from the humane society said the woman with the animals has been charged with crimes involving animal cruelty in the past.
Officers say the woman is cooperating with investigators and criminal charges are pending.
Lincoln County does not have an animal services program for the animals.
“We are going to go off the evidence that the state vets office and the Humane Society of Lincoln County presents us with to obtain the paperwork to present to the district attorney,” said Sheriff Murray Blackwelder.
The property where the animals were seized spans more than 70 acres. However, the animals were confined to very small areas near the home.
The Giles County Animal Shelter, Nashville Humane Society and Horse Plus Humane Society also stepped in to help.
If anyone wants to help the rescued animals, contact the Humane Society of Lincoln County.