CALHOUN COUNTY, MI - Dozens of dogs rescued from a residence earlier this week have been cleaned up and sent on to several area agencies.

Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputies found 68 dogs on Tuesday , Oct. 21, at the residence located in the 8000 block of 8½ Mile Road in Newton Township. The Calhoun County Animal Shelter took in the dogs, including three more that were brought from the same residence, making a total of 71.

“They were covered in urine and feces,” said Jackie Martens, executive director of the animal shelter. She said long-haired dogs were “severely matted with feces in their hair.”

The dogs included various breeds such as doodles (poodle mixes), spaniel and rottweiler mixes. Most dogs were around 25 pounds, with a couple weighing a little bit more.

There were two mother

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