Mounties in Valleyview, Alta., say they are investigating allegations of animals in distress and potential animal cruelty at a shelter within their jurisdiction.

Authorities say they took in hundreds of surrendered animals — including cats, dogs, horses, and other livestock — “in varying states of distress.”

Valleyview RCMP were helped by the Canadian Animal Task Force and the Alberta Animals Rescue Crew Society.

Officials say charges are pending.

The surrendered animals are now being cared for, police say.

Valleyview is about 350 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.

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