Twenty-five dogs have been rescued from a Ewing home, where it is believed they were being kept for over a year, officials said.

The dogs were recovered on Thursday and taken to EASEL Animal Rescue Shelter and Adoption Center. All of the dogs have been given a health check by a veterinarian, and some are receiving further treatment.

Some of the animals, who have been given clean bills of health, are now being fostered by local volunteers until they can be adopted. The rest of dogs will be under the care of EASEL, a no-kill shelter, until they can find their forever homes.

The homeowner who originally had the dogs is currently being investigated by the Ewing Animal Control and the health department, officials said.

If she cooperates with the investigation, the homeowner may be eligible to regain ownership of five dogs, said Ewing Business Administrator James P. McManimon, who had knowledge of the situation.

The dogs are a variety of ages, and are all small in stature. At least one of the dogs rescued is pregnant.

"EASEL does a great job...looking after in need in the area, and we are very fortunate to have a good working relationship with them," McManimon said.

This is at least the second instance of animal hoarding discovered in the Garden State this week. On Monday, at least 172 cats were rescued from a Wantage home and taken to St. Hubert's Animal Shelter.

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