UPDATE: More Animals Seized from Montmorency County Home - Northern Michigan's News Leader

UPDATE: More Animals Seized from Montmorency County Home

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An investigation into animal neglect is underway in Montmorency County that now includes around 40 dogs, and 6 horses.

While there haven't been any arrests, the animals do have temporary new homes.

Besides seizing 23 dogs, investigators also took 6 horses from a house in Hillman last night.

They went back for around 15 more dogs, today.

Now the horses are at a farm, and the dogs are at the Elk Country Animal Shelter.

9&10's Christina Vecchioni and photojournalist Eric Davis have the latest details on the case.

If you'd like to help the humane society by donating supplies, or money, you can find details on how to do that in the link attached to this story.

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9&10 news is following a developing story out of Montmorency County involving a possible case of animal neglect.

The director of the Elk Country Animal Shelter says investigators seized 23 dogs and 6 miniature horses from a home near Hillman.

Those dogs are now at the shelter and she says the horses are at a farm.

The director tells 9&10 News investigators are expected to check on 19 other dogs still at the house.

We will have continuing coverage on 9&10 News at 6:00.

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