CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- 47 dogs and puppies were rescued from three properties suspected of dogfighting in Chester and Lancaster counties this week.

Authorities served search and seizure warrants simultaneously on three properties early in the morning Nov. 5.

On each property, Humane World for Animals responders were greeted by a scene of scarred, injured and underweight dogs with wagging tails, most of whom were on heavy chains with plastic barrels or makeshift structures as their only source of shelter.

Veterinarians noted that multiple dogs on each property were suffering from infected puncture wounds consistent with dogfighting. Most of the dogs were found to be severely underweight and infested with fleas, and many were suffering from painful, severe dental diseas

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