Authorities in Sturgis rescued 15 dogs from an abusive owner following a report from a good Samaritan.
The Meade County Sheriff’s Office found the dogs in distress, malnourished, and confined to small enclosures.
The local animal shelter could only take in five dogs due to capacity issues, but the Battle Mountain Humane Society in Hot Springs will arrange permanent solutions for the others.
The owners of the property have been arrested for animal neglect violations, but their names have not been released.