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More than 100 animals seized in La Plata County after animal cruelty investigation

More than 100 animals seized in La Plata County
More than 100 animals seized in La Plata County
Posted at 2:21 PM, Nov 18, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-18 16:21:21-05

DURANGO, Colo. – More than 100 animals in southwest Colorado were seized after a lengthy investigation into allegations of animal cruelty, the La Plata County Humane Society said Friday.

Animals seized included dogs, a cat, pigs, goats, sheep, horses, a burro, one duck, chickens and cattle.

Both the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s Humane Society haven’t identified the person cited for animal cruelty.

Humane society officials didn’t immediately say what will happen to the animals. La Plata County spokeswoman Megan Graham says the animals are being cared for but would not provide details.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.