41 dogs rescued from overwhelmed Orange City owner

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – Animal control officers rescued 41 dogs from an Orange City home Wednesday after concerned neighbors alerted authorities about the animals’ welfare. Several deceased dogs were also discovered at the property.

The owner voluntarily surrendered the animals to authorities after admitting he had become overwhelmed with their care. City officials decided not to pursue animal cruelty charges following the owner’s cooperation.

All surviving dogs were transported to Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach for urgent medical evaluation and treatment. Initial examinations revealed none of the rescued animals had been spayed, neutered, or vaccinated, with many suffering from serious medical conditions.

Halifax Humane Society officials reported their veterinary team is conducti