The Brief
- Glendale Police rescued more than 20 dogs, including 15 Dalmatian puppies, and two rabbits from a condemned home operating as a suspected puppy mill.
- The animals were living in inhumane conditions with makeshift outdoor shelters, water sources filled with mold and algae, and an indoor plastic bin that reached a surface temperature of 105 degrees.
- The Arizona Humane Society took custody of the animals for evaluation while five individuals are being investigated for animal cruelty, with at least two facing possible charges.
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Police rescued more than 20 dogs, including multiple Dalmatian puppies, from a condemned house Tuesday morning. Officers also seized two rabbits during the operation after determining a dog breeder had the animals living in horrible conditions.
Neighbors said they have complained to the city about the home for years, but those complaints mostly fell on deaf ears until now.
What we know:…