Southern Colorado authorities seized 37 dogs from a 58-year-old woman’s home Tuesday in a suspected animal cruelty case.
Demaris “Dee” Chess, of Penrose, faces 37 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says.
“Most of the dogs, which included several puppies, some as young as 5 weeks old, are Australian cattle dog mixes,” the sheriff’s office . “Most of the dogs were emaciated and dehydrated.”
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Authorities say a veterinarian who responded to the scene treated several of the dogs with fluids and for minor injuries before they were removed from Chess’ property.
“The dogs were transported to two local animal shelters where they will be evaluated and receive additional medical care as needed,” the release said.
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