Over a dozen dogs were removed from a home on Mahanoy City on Monday.According to Mahanoy City Police Chief Mark Wiekrykas, Hillside SPCA responded to a tip, with assistance from police, to 308 West Mahanoy City in the borough for a report of 30 dogs inside the home.
Inside the home, just under 20 dogs, all small in size, all crated were found.
Chief Wiekrykas reported that "despite the number of dogs, the home was in good condition".
The Hillside SPCA was called and the dogs were taken back to the shelter for examination.
"The dogs were in relatively good condition, but needed basic medical attention." said Wiekrykas.
Wiekrykas said that he believes it was a case of someone trying to breed dogs and they became overwhelmed. The owners also consented to surrendering the dogs.
Mahanoy City Code Enforcement deemed the home unfit for habitation due to there being no water connected to the home and also not having the proper permits.
Charges are pending until the dogs have been examined by a veterinarian.