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ORLANDO, Fla. - The Halifax Humane Society is caring for dozens of dogs after an animal-hoarding situation escalated beyond an owner’s control.

Officials say the case began with a favor to a friend and ended with 41 dogs in need of medical treatment, shelter and new homes.

What we know:

Authorities say 41 dogs were surrendered from a property on Ohio Avenue in Orange City after animal control officers responded to reports of numerous dogs seen and heard on the property.

A deceased dog was also found and is believed to have died of natural causes. The surviving dogs were kept in a detached, air-conditioned garage equipped with automatic food and water dispensers.

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Halifax Humane Society veterinarians and staff worked late into the night

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