The Lehigh County Humane Society urgently needs food and supplies to care for 71 beagles it rescued Saturday night, according to the society's Facebook page.

The post on the Facebook page says the dogs are the subject of an "ongoing investigation" but lacks more details.

A report from WFMZ TV Channel 69 says the dogs were crammed into a home in Upper Saucon Township. Conditions were unfit for so many animals and the owner could be charged with animal cruelty, according to the report.

Emails to the humane society and the Pennsylvania SPCA weren't immediately returned Monday morning.

"We are in desperate need of wet dog food and monetary donations after 70+ beagles were brought in last night," says a post from Sunday.

A video on the humane society Facebook page shows the dogs in kennels. The Facebook post says the dogs were not found in a laboratory or testing facility and says they'll be evaluated and tested over the coming days to weeks.

The Facebook post says the shelter needs food for the dogs as well as sheets, towels and leashes. You can donate at thelehighcountyhumanesociety.org or drop of a check at the shelter at 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, Pa. 18103.

Rudy Miller may be reached at rmiller@lehighvalleylive.com. Follow him on Twitter @RudyMillerLV. Find Easton area news on Facebook.