SALT LAKE CITY — Ninety-seven small dogs and a single tortoise are now safe after being rescued from a hoarding situation over the weekend, thanks to a concerned neighbor and swift action from Salt Lake County Animal Services, the Humane Society of Utah, and several foster placements.

“We had foster step up right away, able to take in some of the younger ones that should not be in a shelter environment, dogs that still are growing and need that support,” said Ashley Bales, Salt Lake County Animal Services.

A Shocking Discovery

On Saturday, a neighbor called Salt Lake County Animal Services to report concerns about the number of dogs and their living conditions at a home near 200 B. Street.

“A neighbor called in, concerned about the conditions and the number of animals. And then from th

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