By Bonnie Culverhouse

Here’s a reminder to dog lovers: What better place to hold a fundraiser for the Under Dogs of Doyline than Under Dawgs Sports Grill?

Owner Claudine Thomas said from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, a percentage of their profits at the sports grill will be donated to LaMa Animal Rescue in Springhill.

“Our hope is to bring in enough to help with vet bills and expenses incurred due to the rescue of the animals from the Doyline hoarding situation,” she said.

In early March, nearly 2 dozen dumped dogs in the Doyline area led law enforcement to property on Stable Dr., where they discovered more than 70 dogs of various breeds, ages and sizes living in squalor in pens and crates. While inspecting, deputies also found bodies of dead animals, including dogs, a horse and goats.

Owners of the property, Kimberly and Adam Crowley are in parish custody facing multiple charges of cruelty to animals. Adam Crowley is being held on a $500,000 bond. Kimberly Crowley is also facing an additional charge of felony theft  with a $510,000 bond set. Their property was condemned.

LaMa’s rescue operation involved several volunteers and a quantity of animal carriers. Donations to assist in its efforts can be made by contacting the group’s web page at https://lamaanimalrescue.org/donate, and/or patronize Under Dawgs April 26 and purchase food and drinks to help.