CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies said they rescued 49 dogs that were living in horrible conditions at a Cabarrus County home.
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office says those dogs are now in the county animal shelter after being taken from the house in Concord.
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Deputies said a woman was living with the animals, and it took four trucks and a van to get the dogs to the shelter.
The shelter said the dogs were not in good shape.
Officials told Channel 9 the animals are getting vaccinations and will be put up for adoption once they complete treatment.
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