SEYMOUR, Wis. (WKOW) — Lafayette County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered a troubling animal neglect situation involving numerous dogs on Thursday.

The investigation began as deputies responded to a welfare check at a residence on Wardsville Road. During the initial investigation, deputies realized there was an animal neglect situation. A deputy with training in the humane treatment of animals was called to assist.

The following morning, deputies attempted to make contact at the residence with a Green County Humane Society staff member, but no one was home. Deputies returned later that day, seizing 18 live dogs and one deceased dog, all appearing to be German Shepherds.

The dogs were found in severe neglect and were taken to the Green County Humane Society for evaluation and rehabilitatio

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