On Friday March 29, 2019 the Sheriff’s Office received a call about a large amount of dogs inside a residence in Cropwell. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 30 Kendrick Mill Rd in Cropwell to perform a welfare check. Upon arrival an undetermined amount of dogs were discovered in the residence. St. Clair County animal control and Pell City Police Department arrived on the scene and assisted in the investigation, removal and transportation of the animals.  A total of 51 dogs were rescued from the residence, 39 from inside and 12 from the outside. As the rescue progressed four more dogs were discovered deceased in the freezer of the residence and one deceased dog was found on the floor. The dogs were taken to the Pell City Animal Shelter for protective custody. Paulette Perry a 59 year old white female will be charged with a Class C Felony Cruelty to Dogs and her bond will be 2500.00. She is currently in the Talladega County Jail on unrelated charges.