A man can be seen carrying a jar as he rushes out of the store, gets into the passenger side of a white sedan, and speeds off in the video that was given to FOX 4.
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On Tuesday, The Colony Police Department and Animal Control Services executed a search warrant after tips about dozens of animals living in poor conditions in a residential home on Alta Oaks Lane.
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Authorities rescued a total of 84 animals: 24 dogs, 45 cats, 12 reptiles and seven mice. 22 other animals were found dead.
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The criminal investigation is ongoing, but no charges have been filed at this time.
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On Tuesday, The Colony Police Department and Animal Control Services executed a search warrant after tips about dozens of animals living in poor conditions in a residential home on Alta Oaks Lane.
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Authorities rescued a total of 84 animals: 24 dogs, 45 cats, 12 reptiles and seven mice. 22 other animals were found dead.
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The criminal investigation is ongoing, but no charges have been filed at this time.
Texas’s ColonyFrom a residential residence in The Colony, authorities recovered 22 dead animals and saved 88 animals.
We know:
A tip regarding dozens of animals living in substandard conditions at a residence in the 4800 block of Alta Oaks Lane was reported to the Colony police.
Following the execution of a search warrant by the city’s police department and animal services on Tuesday, 22 dead animals and 88 rescued animals were discovered.
Twelve reptiles, seven mice, forty-five cats, and twenty-four dogs were saved from the dead.
What they’re saying:
“This operation demonstrates the commitment to protecting all animals in our community,” stated The Colony Animal Services Director Mark Cooper. “The health and safety of each animal and reptile will be our top priority throughout this entire process.”
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What is unknown to us:
What charges the homeowner is facing is unknown. The results of the criminal inquiry will determine whether charges are brought, according to the Colony police.
The homeowner’s name has not been made public because no charges have been brought against them as of yet.
How long the animals had been residing in the house is unknown. The conditions in which the animals were discovered were not described by the police.
Next steps:
Veterinarians are assessing the rescued animals and providing any required medical care. For temporary accommodation, they will split up the rescue groups.
What you are able to do:
For assistance with a rescued animal, call 972-370-9250 to reach The Colony Animal Services. The animal shelter’s wish list and contribution page are also accessible.
The Colony Police Department is the source of the information in this article.
