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Dozens of snakes, dogs and rabbits were among 430 animals Caldwell County authorities seized Monday from a home near Uhland as a part of an animal cruelty investigation.

The Caldwell County sheriff’s office said that the various species of animals including guinea pigs, geckos, gerbils and tortoises were living in unhealthy conditions and were suffering from a lack of care, a statement from the sheriff’s office said.

Deputies also found many dead animals on the property on Misty Drive near Texas 21 east of Kyle.



Sheriff’s deputies and workers with the Dallas SPCA removed the following:

86 snakes28 dogs26 rabbits15 goats9 pigs267 other animals including guinea pigs, ferrets, skinks, bearded dragons, bearded dragons, geckos, gerbils, tarantulas, turtles, tortoises, mice, rats, doves, pigeons, ducks and turkeys

The Dallas SPCA will house and care for the animals taken from the property.

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