TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - A couple from Gatesville are behind bars after authorities found dozens of animals in poor condition on their property.

Adam and Heather Bauer have been charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals after 65 dogs, as well as three miniature pony’s and other animals were found in dangerous conditions.

Some have made their way to Pearl’s Place, a shelter located at 4011 Little River Road in Temple, Texas.

“Pearl’s Place actually started in 2013,” said Lisa Kathan, Founder of Pearl’s Place. “My daughter and I rescued a dog by the name of Pearl. She was a yellow Labrador that was going to be euthanized in Harker Heights.”

Kathan has been rescuing animals most of her life and so she didn’t hesitate when she got a call about the dogs from Gatesville.

“She said I kn

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