27 dogs seized from 'deplorable' conditions in Pierce County, WA home

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - Pierce County Animal Rescue seized 27 dogs from "deplorable conditions" in the Midland area.

The backstory:

Deputies responded to a home off 52nd Street East on Sep. 15 after an online complaint stated the property was filled with garbage, had overgrown bushes, and that the smell and nonstop barking from dogs was out of control.

via Pierce County Sheriff's Office

Animal Control officers conducted a welfare check where they discovered 27 dogs living in small cages, which were unsanitary and filled with urine and feces.

All 27 dogs and puppies were seized from inside the home. Officers also located two dogs that had recently died.

The rescued dogs were taken to a local veterinary hospital for care, and later turned over to the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.

What's next:

The homeowner is facing charges of animal cruelty and confinement of animals in an unsafe manner. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is forwarding the charges to a prosecutor for review.

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