AMANDA JEAN CARDER and DOUGLAS JAMES CARDER arrested after a search warrant led to the discovery of many neglected dogs

- South Carolina, USA -

~ Update: June 25, 2025

I heard back from the Berkely County Sheriff's Office and I learned that no deceased animals were found on the couple's property. To my question why the couple had so many dogs, I was told: "It is unknown why the Carders had so many dogs, but most of them were a result of inbreeding."

With regard to the rescued dogs, I asked whether any of them were euthanized and I was told: "At this time, there have been no dogs euthanized. Two have already been sent to rescues and there are plans being made for the other dogs. Our Animal Cruelty Investigator actually visited them today to check on their status of care."

~ Original story:

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58-year-old AMANDA JEAN CARDER and her husband 64-year-old DOUGLAS JAMES CARDER (both pictured).

Deputies received multiple complaints regarding “aggressive dogs” roaming the Windwood neighborhood, stated the press release by the sheriff’s office.

Following an investigation, on June 18, 2025, deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Compton Drive where they found twelve dogs “living in extremely poor and dangerous conditions on the property.”

According to deputies, the dogs “had no access to fresh, drinkable water and were being housed in inadequate and unsafe shelters.” Additionally, deputies reported that none of the poor souls had received legally required rabies vaccinations.

Deputies were assisted by the Berkeley Animal Center with the removal of the dogs and the center is also caring for the dogs.

The CARDERS were charged with twelve counts of ill-treatment of animals and twelve counts of failure to inoculate pets for rabies.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains active.

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