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More than 2 dozen dogs, several cats removed from Oakland County hoarding situation

Home condemned by ordinance department

Animals removed from hoarding situation in the 100 block of Argyle Avenue in Pontiac on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (WDIV)

PONTIAC, Mich. – More than two dozen dogs and several cats were removed from a home in Pontiac.

The animals were removed from a home in the 100 block of Argyle Avenue in Pontiac on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the homeowner, a 47-year-old woman, had been hoarding them.

The city’s ordinance department got a court order to enter the home and assisted with the removal of the animals. Sheriff’s deputies were at the home while Oakland County Animal Control removed 29 dogs and seven cats from the home.

Animal neglect charges are expected to be filed against the woman. The home has been condemned by the ordinance department.

Animals removed from hoarding situation in the 100 block of Argyle Avenue in Pontiac on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (WDIV)
Animals removed from hoarding situation in the 100 block of Argyle Avenue in Pontiac on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (WDIV)

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