The Brief

16 small dogs were rescued from a property in Van Zandt County, Texas, due to neglect and inhumane conditions.

SPCA of Texas investigators found the dogs in filthy kennels with contaminated water and apparent health issues like matted fur and parasites.

A custody hearing for the seized animals is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15; the owner's identity has not been released.

VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas - The SPCA of Texas rescued 16 small dogs, including Yorkies, Dachshunds, and Chihuahuas, from an unoccupied rural property in Van Zandt County, Texas, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. The seizure followed a welfare check that uncovered inhumane and neglectful conditions.

Animal Cruelty Investigation

What we know:

The SPCA of Texas Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit first resp

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