GREAT FALLS Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter said during a news conference on Thursday, August 28, 2025, that his agency is investigating a large-scale animal cruelty case.

Sheriff Slaughter said that the following were found at a property along Eisenhower Drive in Sun Prairie: 37 dogs alive; four dead dogs; eight cats, one snake, five lizards, and one hedgehog.

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Living conditions were "not good," both inside and outside, according to Sheriff Slaughter.

The animals were seized and are now being cared for at the Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center (MCAAC) in Great Falls.

Nine dogs were also found at another location on the property, and were deemed to be in good condition.

Sheriff Slaughter noted that volunteers and donations are needed, as the anima

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