A Pulaski County man was arrested on Wednesday on animal cruelty charges, according to a release from the Humane Society of the U.S.

 

Timothy Loraine was arrested after officials recovered more than 150 animals including reptiles, rabbits, and hamsters from “Tim’s Reptiles and Exotics” off of US 27 in Pulaski County.

 

“It was deeply disturbing to witness the bleak lives of these animals in this shop of horrors,” said Todd Blevins, Kentucky director for the Humane Society of the United States. “We are thankful to the Burnside Police Department and all of the organizations involved in getting these animals the care that they desperately need.”

 

“I was shocked to see animals living in these conditions,” said Chief Mike Hill of Burnside Police Department. “It is a great relief to all of us here that these animals will have an opportunity to be rehabilitated, thanks to the help from the Humane Society of the United States and everyone involved in making this happen today.”

 

All animals were given veterinary exams on the scene and were surrendered to the Burnside Police Department.

 

Several groups have taken the animals in to care for.