AUBURN, Wash. — Over 100 small dogs were rescued from an Auburn home in what city officials call "one of the largest animal rescue efforts in Auburn's history.

The Auburn Police Department said the investigation began as a routine welfare check for a small group of dogs. After two separate operations over the course of a week, a total of 103 dogs were surrendered by the owner of the home.

Animal Control Officer Ray Peckham, who has worked with the Auburn Police Department for seven years, said he was stunned by the discovery.

“The floor was covered with moving dogs. There were no kennels at all — just free roam, free space, free for all,” Peckham said.

An Auburn officer was initially told there were just five adult dogs and seven puppies, but discovered at least 50 before further inves

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