CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. (WILX) - The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office rescued about 68 dogs from a home in Newton Township on Tuesday, October 21, during an investigation into suspected animal neglect.

Deputies responded around 11:30 a.m. to a home in the 8000 block of 8 1/2 Mile Road after getting a tip about possible neglect.

When they arrived, they spoke with the homeowner, a 68-year-old woman, who permitted them to search the house.

Inside, deputies found unsanitary and dangerous conditions, including large amounts of animal waste and a strong smell of urine.

Many of the dogs and cats appeared to be in poor health, and a deceased dog was found in the backyard.

In total, around 68 dogs were removed from the single-story, three-bedroom home. The homeowner agreed to surrender all of the

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