TROUP, Texas (KETK)-- 44 dogs were seized from an East Texas property on Friday morning at what Smith County investigators believe is a puppy mill.

According to the Smith County Sheriff's Office, around 11:45 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a medical call in the 19200 block of FM 345 near Troup. Once on the scene, medical personnel smelled a strong odor of feces, with multiple kennelled and loose dogs.

When Smith County investigators arrived on scene, they found that none of the dogs had received care of any kind for at least twelve hours and that they were not receiving an adequate amount of care, food or water.

Photos courtesy of Smith County Sheriff's Office

"Smith County Animal Control responded to the location, and upon arrival, 44 dogs were seized and transported to the

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