Updated 5/4/20

A Frankewing woman is accused of animal cruelty after authorities confiscated more than more than 100 animals in a hoarding investigation, authorities said.
Laura Anne Lifer, 60, was arrested Thursday and charged with 18 counts of animal cruelty, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said, adding that she was released from the Lincoln County Jail after posting $36,000 bail on Friday.
Authorities said more than 50 dogs were seized at Lifer’s residence. Reports say officers confiscated parrots, pigs, sheep, mini-horses, goats, cows, turtles, geese and other animals.
Lincoln County Sheriff Murray Blackwelder said Lifer was hoarding animals and running a puppy mill.
Randy Boaz, of Giles County Animal Control, said his department seized 26 dogs at Lifer’s business, Aunt Laura’s Boarding and Grooming in Pulaski.
The Lincoln County Humane Society took 15 of the dogs and they will not be ready for adoption for at least a week.
Giles County Animal Shelter are also helping with the rescued animals, according to officers.
Lifer pleaded guilty to two counts of animal cruelty in 2009 and was sentenced to two years’ probation and fined $100, As part of her plea agreement, Lifer was prohibited from owning more than one cat and one dog, and could not own large animals.