PEORIA, AZ — Peoria police say 40 to 50 dogs were removed from a Peoria home near 91st Avenue and Union Hills Drive.
Officials say a court order was served Wednesday afternoon.
Animal Control Officers and Peoria City Code Enforcement remain on scene.
ABC15 crews spoke to a neighbor who said she had called officers for the past year as she attempted to get animal control to respond to the home.
Police say the investigation has been ongoing for several months.
Neighbors reported complaints of a strong odor and an excessive number of bugs in the area.
Officers were able to access the home and found the inside was not-livable.
Once inside, the dogs were removed, and some were taken for immediate veterinary care.
The dogs were taken to the Peoria police animal control kennels for care.
The investigation remains ongoing.
It is unclear if anyone is in custody or if any charges have been made.
