44 dogs rescued from home following citizen's report of suspected animal cruelty
HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND, JUL 20 – The dogs were found in poor conditions violating Maryland law and were safely taken to a shelter for care after a citizen's report prompted a search warrant and rescue operation.
- On July 11, 2025, officers and animal control personnel in Harford County confiscated 44 bully-type dogs from a residence on Eagles Grove Court in Whiteford following a report of animal cruelty.
- The dogs were removed after authorities identified suspected animal cruelty involving breaches of Maryland state criminal statutes and local Harford County regulations related to animal welfare.
- Officers found that the dogs were kept without adequate access to clean water, lacked appropriate shelter, experienced unhealthy air conditions, had limited space, were housed on heavily soiled bedding, and were in areas with poor ventilation and insufficient temperature regulation.
- On July 17, 2025, with assistance from multiple agencies, a search warrant was carried out at the residence, and the 44 dogs were carefully relocated to a nearby shelter where they could receive proper assessment and care.
- The case highlights legal consequences for animal cruelty in Harford County, where offenders may face fines up to $1,000 and jail time, underscoring the commitment to responsible pet ownership enforcement.
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Harford County officials rescue 44 dogs in animal cruelty investigation
An animal cruelty investigation is underway after dozens of dogs had to be rescued from a home in Harford County on Thursday. According to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, it was a neighbor who reported that the dogs were being kept in inhumane conditions. Sheriff Jeff Gahler said they saw multiple violations once they entered the home on Eagles Grove Court in Whiteford. “Things about the dogs not having water or access to water. Proper shel…


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