21 Animals Rescued From Deplorable Conditions Near Jersey Village

HOUSTON — Twenty-one animals that were found living in filthy, cramped and inhumane conditions, were seized Tuesday by Pct. 1 deputy constables and the Houston SPCA.

The animals kept inside kennels and cages stacked on top of one another in a home in the 8300 block of Wind Veil Drive near Jersey Village, officials said.

Investigators learned about the animals last summer and launched an investigation eight months ago, officials said.

Animal cruelty investigators have been working with the owner since last August when they first learned of cluttered, unhealthy conditions at the home, officials said.

On April 15, Precinct 1 Animal Cruelty investigators working with the Houston SPCA seized:

• 7 dogs
• 10 cats
• 3 turtles
• 1 tortoise

Investigators discovered a strong odor of ammonia inside the home, as well as piles of animal feces throughout the interior of the property, sometimes inches deep. Several of the dogs and cats had been forced to live in small crates located outside.

Investigators said this could be case of animal hoarding, but investigators are treating this as a case of animal cruelty and have forwarded the case to the Harris County D.A’s office for prosecution.

A hearing on the seizure of the animals is scheduled for at 10 am Tuesday in the JP 1-2 courtroom located inside 1302 Preston St.

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