LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Animal Protection Services are sharing new details about more than 30 dogs found in a valley neighborhood Tuesday.
According to the City of Las Vegas, officers arriving at the scene spotted 20 dogs running at large in the front yard of the home. Initial reports had advised that the home’s front door was open, but it was unclear if anyone was home.
Officers and neighbors were able to catch 19 dogs at first, but it was later confirmed that 35 dogs were inside the residence. All dogs were later taken to the Animal Foundation
Once inside, the officers noted that the home was “in poor condition with an extreme amount of feces and urine build-up.”
Neighbors also informed officers that they had not seen the homeowner for more than a week. Police would later make contact with the owner, who said she had not been living in the home because repairs were underway.
She added that she came by daily to feed and water the dogs.
A city spokesperson shared that the homeowner has been cited for two misdemeanors, involving the number of dogs in the home and sanitation.
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