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Over 200 Chihuahuas removed from Pennsylvania home
Friday, July 20, 2012    
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State dog wardens removed nearly 200 Chihuahuas living in unsanitary conditions.

State dog wardens removed nearly 200 Chihuahuas living in unsanitary conditions from a home in Benton, Columbia County the evening of July 19.

Dog wardens, in cooperation with Pennsylvania State Police, executed a search warrant at the home of Albert and Thomas Ambrosia after receiving numerous tips.

“The Dog Law Enforcement Office is committed to fully enforcing Pennsylvania’s dog laws,” said Executive Deputy Secretary Mike Pechart, who oversees dog law enforcement activities at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. “This is an unfortunate situation of animal hoarding that endangered the health and safety of dogs. It is illegal and will not be tolerated.”

Any person who keeps, transfers or boards at least 26 dogs per year must obtain a kennel license and be inspected annually. Dogs must also have current Pennsylvania dog licenses and rabies vaccinations. Dog law charges have not been determined.

Read more: WHPTV