Over 150 Dogs Rescued from 'Extremely Poor' Conditions in Utah Home

More than 150 dogs were removed from a Utah home after police say they were living in “extremely poor and overcrowded conditions.”

Ogden Animal Service officers responded to a home in Ogden, about 37 miles north of Salt Lake City, after receiving reports of possible animal neglect. When they arrived at the residence, they found 152 dogs living in horrifying circumstances, according to a news release from the Ogden City Police Department. 

Due to the number of dogs, police requested help from Weber County Animal Services, Roy Animal Services and Draper Animal Services. “All 152 dogs were safely removed from the property and are currently receiving veterinary care, evaluations, and shelter support,” police said in their statement. 

The dogs are currently at the Weber County Animal Shelter in kennels and spare rooms, separate from the other animals in order to prevent the spread of possible diseases, Weber County Animal Services said in a statement.

A woman who lives near the Utah home told KUTV, a local CBS affiliate, that she saw a lot of police cars and people taking dogs in and out of the residence. 

“There was quite a few that had hazmats on and they were dressed in white and I’m like, what in the world is going on,” Angela Allen said to the outlet. 

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Weber County Animal Services is working with Ogden City Animal Control to provide safe accommodations for the dogs. According to their statement, they are working with rescue groups and other animal shelters to provide medical care and relocation. 

Police say they will announce when the dogs are eligible to be fostered and adopted. The investigation is still ongoing, according to police.