Person of interest in custody after 26 dogs rescued from Chicago home, officials say
CHICAGO - A person of interest is in custody and charges are pending after 26 dogs were rescued from a home on the Southwest Side amid allegations of animal cruelty, officials said.
What we know:
The incident occurred shortly after 4:30 p.m. Friday at a residence in the 3300 block of West 65th Place.
Chicago police and officers with Animal Care and Control responded to a report of animal cruelty. Officials said 26 dogs were removed from the home’s backyard and garage. At least one of the dogs was injured.
26 dogs removed from home on Southwest Side
Animal control officers are removing several animals from a home after reports of possible cruelty.
No further details about the condition of the animals or the identity of the homeowner have been released.
We'll bring more updates to this story as they become available.
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