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Neglected, diseased dogs seized, two found dead Phoenix, AZ (US) Incident Date: Sunday, Nov 11, 2007 County: Maricopa Local Map: available Disposition: Alleged Case Images: 4 files available Abuser names unreleased Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

Case ID: 12661 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment Animal: dog (non pit-bull) View more cases in AZ (US) Login to Watch this Case

Several emaciated and deceased dogs were found inside a Phoenix home Sunday near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road, an Arizona Humane Society spokeswoman said.

Two dogs were dead and three others were malnourished, including a puppy as young as four months old, when emergency animal medical technicians were called to the scene about 2:30 p.m., said Denise Cavero-Hann spokeswoman said.

One dog had apparently died within the past 24 hours, while another was so badly decomposed that medical technicians were unable to determine its gender, Cavero-Hann said.

"Obviously there was some sort of neglect, otherwise the dogs wouldn't be in such bad shape," she said.

The emaciated dogs were transported to Second Chance Animal Hospital for medical care and monitoring through the night, Cavero-Hann said.

A landlord reportedly found the dogs when he went to check on the property, in the 4100 block of North 28th Drive. The tenant had been out of contact for a couple weeks, Cavero-Hann said.

The Arizona Humane Society is investigating the case. The findings and recommendations will be over to the Phoenix Police Department, which could launch its own investigation and potentially recommend charges if warranted.

Officials were unable to remove two apparently healthy dogs also found in the house because they were not in "immediate danger," she said.

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