Flagler County Humane Society took in over 30 animals from a home that serves as an animal rescue Tuesday.
- Flagler County deputies investigated Saffari Animal Rescue
- Deputies found no evidence of pets in unlivable conditions
- Rescue surrendered some of the pets to Flagler Humane Society
Flagler County deputies and animal services workers walked throughout the property on County Road 330, checking on the condition of the dozens animals housed inside the Saffari Animal Rescue.
"We went to a judge with probable cause information based on reports we'd gotten that the conditions here were very poor," said Laura Williams, sheriff's office spokesperson.
Deputies said the tip came in when a person came to drop off a dog and decided not to leave the dog because of conditions they believed were unlivable.
Tuesday morning they counted about 40 dogs and more than a dozen cats inside.
"There’s a lot of animals and not a huge amount of space," said Williams said.
This isn't the first time the sheriff's office says it has checked reports of poor conditions at this location.
A veterinarian was on the scene to help check out the animals, looking for illnesses, injuries, food and water deprivation. But deputies say the early investigation didn't show signs of the reported claims.
"There have been so many that have been rescued. This is so sad, so sad," said a woman standing by.
These people told the deputies that the animals are well-taken care of, though declined to comment further.
The Flagler County Humane Society says the rescue owner decided to surrender some of the animals on the property in hopes of getting them adopted.
The humane society said they took in 25 dogs and nine cats. They said the owner won't likely face charges but does not have a permit to house this many animals.
"These are beautiful animals in there and they deserve happy homes," said Williams.