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More than four dozen abused Chihuahuas recently rescued from a hoarder’s home in Northern California are now up for adoption.
The 50 dogs were rescued from “dirty conditions” in December at the home of a man in North Livermore, a city about 40 miles east of San Francisco.
According to the Livermore Police Department, many of the dogs were found locked in cages without food or water at the time of their rescue.
Authorities say the 50 dogs have now been given clean bills and are in the process of being rehomed to loving families while police continue to investigate.
One of the Chihuahuas rescued from the Northern California home received emergency medical attention and has since been placed in a new home.
This is the tweet sent by the Livermore Police Department after the rescue of the puppies
The Livermore Police Department said in a post that officers first became aware of the situation in December and were called to investigate.
Upon arriving at the home, the group “determined that the owner was hoarding the dogs and was unable to care for them.”
As of January 8, the name of the owner has not been revealed.
“The Livermore Police Animal Services Officer filed a complaint with the District Attorney’s Office and is currently under investigation,” the department said in a post.
DailyMail.com contacted the district attorney’s office to see if charges were filed against the owner, but did not hear back at the time of publication.
The Chihuahuas were taken to the East County Animal Shelter in Dublin and received treatment.
This is North Livermore, California, where the Chihuahuas were rescued from.
15 of the rescued Chihuahuas were sent to the Oakland Animal Shelter
All animals were vaccinated, declawed, and placed in clean cages by animal service officials.
The Livermore Police Department said a dog needed emergency medical treatment.
The Chihuahua that needed extra attention has already been placed in a new home.
None of the dogs have died, authorities said.
This is one of the puppies saved from the Livermore home
Another pup is seen in a photo on the Valley Humane Society website.
Another Chihuahua at Valley Humane Society is currently up for adoption
The dogs were separated after the incident and remain in shelters in the Bay Area.
A total of 15 dogs are at the Oakland Animal Shelter, 12 are at the Dublin SPCA, and approximately 10 are at the Valley Humane Society.
Another 12 dogs remain at the East County Animal Shelter.
Officials are now looking for interested parties to adopt the pups.
Anyone interested in giving one of the dogs a home or making a financial donation towards their care is welcome to do so. HERE.
Community members thanked the Livermore Police Department for saving the dogs.
The post received dozens of comments.
A woman said ‘thank God’ for the rescue of the dogs
Another person said they hope the ‘hoarder’ can ‘get help’
Community members thanked the Livermore Police Department for saving the animals Friday in their Facebook post announcing the pups’ rescue.
‘Thank you so much LPD for saving these precious babies,’ wrote one person.
‘Thank you for getting these dogs out of that horrible situation. I hope the person who was hoarding them can get some help too,’ another wrote.
‘No one will be more excited to see you when you get home than a Chihuahua! They are the best dogs!! Loyal, sweet and with a lot of personality,’ said another.
This rescue comes a few days after dozens of Chihuahuas were rescued from the scene of a car accident in New Mexico.
A pickup truck crossed the center line of a road in Santa Rosa and collided head-on with an oncoming pickup truck.
Several animals died in the accident, but a large number were also rescued.
Many of the 65 initially rescued dogs were pregnant at the time and the number of animals has now grown to more than 100, according to local officials.
That number is expected to grow.
Police said Missael Rodelo, 40, of El Paso, was behind the wheel and has been cited for failure to stay in a lane of traffic.