SHEPHERD — The Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office seized 42 dogs near 12 Mile Road in Shepherd Thursday.

“Our animal control officer got wind of possible neglect of these animals,” Sheriff Mike Linder said Monday.

Watch Sheriff Linder talk about the 42 dog seized from property near Shepherd: Sheriff seized 42 dogs in alleged neglect case in Shepherd

The sheriff’s department obtained a search warrant to assess the animals.

“We got together and decided that we were going to do a search warrant on the property to gain access and assess the conditions and the condition of the animals,” Linder said.

Officers brought a veterinarian during the raid to examine the animals. Linder said the dogs didn’t appear in good condition.

“It was dirty and the dogs were not in good condition as far a

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