Authorities Try To Reunite Rescued Dogs With Owners

LINTHICUM, MD — Officers with Anne Arundel County Animal Control confiscated 16 dogs last week from a home in Linthicum, and they're searching for the rightful owners of 11 of the canines. The county Police Department on Thursday released "mug shots" of the 11 dogs.

All 16 animals were found last Friday living in substandard conditions in a home on Sarah Avenue in Linthicum. They "were removed for protection of their well-being," the Police Department said in a statement.

Animal Control officers found a microchip on one dog that they traced to an owner who had reported his dog missing last May. The dog was reunited with his family on Saturday, the police said.

The Animal Control officers are continuing to investigate the Linthicum home and verify the ownership of 11 of the confiscated canines. Most of the dogs already have potential adopters lined up if owners do not come forward.

Under the law in Anne Arundel County, if stray dogs and cats are found, they must be surrendered to Animal Control within 24 hours. (For more news like this, find your local Patch here. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here.)

If you believe that one of the dogs pictured below is your lost pet, contact Anne Arundel County Animal Control at (410) 222-8900. Be prepared to provide proof of ownership such as veterinary records and/or pictures. (Note: The names associated with the picture of the dogs may not be the name given to the dog by their original owner).

The county animal shelter is at 411 Maxwell Frye Road in Millersville. The shelter also has lots of other pets available for adoption; for more information, click here.

Images: Anne Arundel County Police Department