West Michigan animal rescues step up to care for 71 animals seized from home

QUINCY, Mich. — 71 animals seized from a Calhoun County home are now being cared for by several West Michigan animal shelters.

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office seized the dogs while responding to an animal neglect call on 8 1/2 Mile Road near G Drive Tuesday morning.

Deputies discovered unsanitary and hazardous living conditions, including “significant amounts of animal waste” as well as numerous cats and dogs in poor health inside the single-story home, according to the sheriff’s office.

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All 71 animals were taken to the Calhoun County Animal Shelter, which is contracted with the sheriff’s office…

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