Sheriff’s officers in Oregon rescued neglected animals from a residence with an illegal cannabis grow operation last week.
On Wednesday, September 21, the Josephine County Sheriffs Office (JCSO) executed a search warrant at Pawsitive K9 Solutions on 6th Street in Grants Pass.
The business owners were not present during the search warrant execution.
JCSO says that during the execution of the warrant, sheriffs located thirteen neglected dogs without food, water, or proper living conditions.
According to JCSO, the dogs were in various stages of malnourishment, and some required immediate veterinary care.
JCSO says the veterinarians rendered aid to the dogs after hours so they would receive timely care.
After receiving aid, the dogs were transported to the Josephine County Animal Shelter.
On Monday, September 26, JCSO detectives, Animal Control officers, and Josephine County Code Enforcement executed another search warrant at the business owner’s home in Selma.
While executing the second warrant, authorities found a horse and a rabbit, both deceased.
JCSO says they also found 16 additional animals, including another horse and multiple dogs, cats, and chickens.
The animals discovered at the residence were in similar conditions as the dogs JCSO found at Pawsitive K9 Solutions last week.
JCSO says all animals were seized from the residence and given aid as needed.
In addition to the neglected animals, the second search warrant turned up an illegal cannabis grow operation at the residence.
Authorities also found hundreds of pounds of processed cannabis at the site.
Based on investigation information, JCSO believes the suspects in the case have fled the area.
JCSO says it is determined to apprehend the suspects in the case and hold them responsible for their crimes.
JCSO asks anyone with knowledge of the suspects or their business to contact detectives at 541-474-5123.