CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. — Authorities executed a search warrant at a Custer County commercial kennel Monday, seizing 86 animals, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook Tuesday.
The sheriff's office said deputies received a citizen complaint against the facility on Feb. 13, more than a week before Monday's raid.
They declined to release specific details regarding the nature of the complaint or accusations surrounding the unnamed kennel, which they said is operating under a special use permit.
Veterinarians examined the animals before the 77 dogs, three cats, two horses, three hens, and a donkey were transported to care facilities around the region.
There is no word on the animals' conditions.
Most of the dogs were transported to the National Mill Dog Rescue in Peyton.
The animals are not currently available for adoption.
The investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff's office said a report will be presented to the 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office for formal charging.
The sheriff's office said 24 people from multiple agencies participated in the rescue and investigation.
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