A Boynton Beach man faces charges after police say a pit bull and her puppies were found in a filthy crate with no food or water.
Investigators say the mother was also very emaciated.
The dogs are now with Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control.
35-year-old Deon Blue was charged with animal cruelty.
Police say he has been previously cited for similar violations.
Deon Blue, 35, charged with animal cruelty after we found his dogs in deplorable conditions w/no food or water. pic.twitter.com/gOC6aRT6oD
— Boynton Beach Police (@BBPD) January 12, 2016