Officials in Josephine County say it has cost about $300,000 so far to house and care for animals seized in September at a property in Cave Junction.

Grants Pass Daily Courier reports that, in all, the county seized 257 animals. That's higher than initially reported, and county officials say that it's the worst case of animal hoarding the county has seen.

The animals include 117 miniature horses, as well as a mix of others including full-size horses, miniature donkeys, chickens, cattle, dogs, cats and goats.

The county commissioners plan steps to lower expenses, for instance by making animals available to auction or adoption. They're also hoping to recoup some of the money by placing liens on the property of 61-year-old Kandi Lucile Crow. She's accused of animal abuse and neglect.

--The Associated Press