DOLAN SPRINGS, Ariz. — A woman was arrested after 43 dogs were found in two separate houses in Dolan Springs, Arizona, officials say.
In a news release, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said that their Animal Enforcement Division has been investigating an ongoing complaint of animal hoarding at two separate houses in Dolan Springs. MCSO said that some of the animals, in this case, were reportedly running around and attacking livestock in the area.
The houses are located in the 15000 block of N. Garnet Drive and the 16000 block of N. Kathleen Drive, according to MCSO. The owner of both houses has been identified as Betty Lynne Fuchsel, 77. Fuchsel has received multiple citations for some violations and also reportedly failed to comply or appear in court, MCSO said.
A search warrant was conducted on her two properties Wednesday, according to KNXV. Inside the houses, officials reportedly found the floors trashed and dirty. Multiple dogs were also found locked up with no access to any food or water.
MCSO said they found a total of 43 dogs and they were removed from the house. Multiple dogs were taken to the emergency veterinarian for immediate care.
Fuchsel is facing 43 counts of felony animal cruelty, according to KNXV.
The animals were also turned over to the Mohave County Animal Shelter for care and custody, according to KNXV.
No further information has been released.