LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday that an investigation into animal cruelty and dog fighting resulted in the rescue of 28 dogs from a home in Luzerne County.
The dog and animal fighting paraphernalia were found when state police served a search warrant. State police said “multiple indicators of involvement with animal fighting were observed.”
PSP helped rescue 28 dogs from a Luzerne County home as part of an animal cruelty and dog fighting investigation. The dogs are currently in the care of the ASPCA. Thank you to all involved in getting the animals to safety. More info: https://t.co/W9kVhPseCY Photos courtesy ASPCA. pic.twitter.com/SpAQHFdyAL
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) March 10, 2025
Police said 19 crated dogs were found inside the home and eight crated in a backyard shed. One other dog was running loose on the property.
The dogs were removed from the home and taken to an area shelter. They will undergo forensic veterinary evaluations, general veterinary care and behavioral analysis.
State police said a suspect was taken to jail and the investigation is ongoing.
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