Fourteen "Yorkiepoo" dogs, one elderly Chihuahua and four parakeets have been rescued from a residence in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
All 19 animals were living in a one-bedroom apartment that was described as cramped and dirty.
The owner was breeding and selling the dogs, and operating without a licence, when the animals were surrendered to the Lawrence Animal Control Officer.
Eight of the dogs are now available for adoption at the MSPCA-Nevins Farm. They were brought to the animal shelter last week.
Seven puppies are in foster care, where they will remain for the next two to three weeks.
The MSPCA-Nevins Farm was already home to 49 homeless birds prior to this surrender.
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The owner's identity is not being released at this time.
