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A Davie man is in custody, accused of having 11 emaciated Chihuahua dogs at his residence off Hobson Drive south of Mocksville.

Nathan Lee Tanner, 30, of 413 Hobson Drive, faces 10 misdemeanor counts and one felony count of cruelty to animals. He was taken into custody without privilege of bond because of pending charges in other counties, said Davie Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Brian Jacobs.

A search warrant was executed on Tanner’s residence by the sheriff’s animal control division on Aug. 13. One of the dogs was in such poor shape that it was sent to a veterinarian for immediate medical attention.

“Donations are appreciated, especially canned dog food to help in getting the dogs back to a healthy weight,” Jacobs said. Monetary donations are also welcome to Davie Animal Shelter, 291 Eaton Road, Mocksville, 336-75100227,