Dowagiac police found dozens of animals in poor condition in a home Thursday morning, according to a news release.
Officers had received complaints about the home in the 100 block of Lester Street.
When they executed a search warrant about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, they found 79 animals, including the following:
- 48 rabbits
- 10 dogs
- 8 cats
- 5 quails
- 4 guinea pigs
- 2 love birds
- 1 turtle
- 1 chicken
All the animals were seized and taken to animal control.
They appeared to have been fed.
The owner of the home is a 37-year-old man from Dowagiac.
The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office will review the case and determine any charges.
