These Samoyed dogs were rescued Wednesday from a home in Burnett County and brought to the Wisconsin Humane Society in Milwaukee. Credit: Wisconsin Humane Society

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The Wisconsin Humane Society on Wednesday rescued 12 Samoyed dogs from a home in Burnett County after the owner surrendered them.

The agency, working with Burnett County Health and Human Services and the Burnett County Sheriff's Office, responded to take the dogs and brought them to Milwaukee.

The family gave up the dogs because it became overwhelmed by caring for them, the Humane Society said Thursday.

The dogs are receiving medical exams to assess their conditions, the agency said in news release.

"Many of the dogs are quite timid because they've been deprived of regular human contact, but we're confident they will warm up with patience and love," spokeswoman Angela Speed said. "Some may need foster care and others may be available for adoption as soon as this weekend."