SAN DIEGO (CNS) — A dog was found dead and dozens of other animals were removed from a Rancho Santa Fe property this week by county officials investigating a report of animal neglect.
County Animal Services officials say that while investigating possible neglect involving horses at an El Camino Real home, officers responding to the property on Wednesday found a dead dog inside the home and several other animals showing "signs of medical issues, including being underweight and having skin and dental conditions."
Animals were removed from the home and are being cared for at county shelters in Carlsbad and Bonita, according to the county.
The recovered animals include:
- Two horses
- One pony
- Four miniature horses
- Two goats
- Four geese
- 24 dogs
- One cat
In a statement, the county stated, "The investigation into the case is ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time. "
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