HOUSTON - Hundreds upon hundreds of animals are confiscated from a home in northwest Harris County.
The Houston SPCA tells FOX 26 this is a seizure that could set records.
"We're actually in the process," said Meera Nandlal, "of probably one of the biggest animal rescues in the history of the U.S. We have well over a thousand animals now that we've taken from this home."
The final tally? 1045 animals, including a pony, puppies, chickens, parakeets, ducks, gerbils and snakes.
"The conditions are horrific," said Nandlal. "There's lots of trash. They're unsanitary."
The owners told the SPCA the animals were to be sold at flea markets.
They were not immediately arrested or charged, according to a Precinct 1 Constable's investigator. The District Attorney's office will determine whether charges are filed, once the animals' conditions have been documented.
Within ten days, a judge will set a hearing to determine custody of all the animals.
Courtesy of Fox News HoustonUpdated: Thursday, 24 Sep 2009, 3:28 PM CDT
Published : Wednesday, 23 Sep 2009, 7:38 PM CDT
