The homeowner faces animal cruelty and felony weapons charges after officers allegedly found three firearms at the property
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- Police in Lemont, Ill., say they found more than 70 dogs living in “deplorable” conditions when they arrived at a home to execute a gun-related search warrant
- Animal shelters took in dozens of dogs, including puppies, many of which need individualized care and socialization
- The homeowner faces animal cruelty and felony weapons charges after officers allegedly found three firearms at the property
Police in an Illinois town say they found a shocking scene when they arrived at a home to execute a gun-related search warrant. More than 70 dogs were living on the property in “deplorable” conditions.
Police in Lemont, located about 30 miles southwest of Chicago, said they first went to the home on Thursday, Oct. 22, to carry out a search warrant related to a firearms restraining order issued by a Cook County judge…