‘Clearly suffering:’ Chickens, ducks, cats, horse seized from Surprise home

SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — Dozens of animals were seized from a property in Surprise in what investigators describe as deplorable conditions.

Contractors working on a home near 167th Avenue and Dove Valley Road called authorities earlier this week to report what appeared to be a large number of neglected animals.

On Thursday morning, Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant on the property. According to MCSO, detectives found the animals were not getting enough water and were “clearly suffering.”…

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