Jackson County sheriff seizes nearly 50 dogs from alleged puppy mill

Nearly 50 dogs were removed on Tuesday from an alleged puppy mill south of Oak Grove, according to the Jackson County sheriff’s office.

An anonymous tipster had called the sheriff’s office to report the animals on a property in the 7000 block of South Hillside School Road, south of Interstate 70 near Oak Grove. Sheriff’s office officials called the condition of the dogs “deplorable.” A cat was also removed.

Jackson County Codes Enforcement and members of the Great Plains Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals also arrived at the property. Some of the animals were expected to be taken to the Independence SPCA shelter.

The owner of the animals was taken to the sheriff’s office headquarters. Sheriff’s officials said charges were pending.

This story was originally published September 15, 2015 at 4:48 PM with the headline "Jackson County sheriff seizes nearly 50 dogs from alleged puppy mill."