ORANGE COUNTY, Fla.— In what has become the largest animal confiscation in Orange County this year, authorities seized 23 dogs and two cats from a home on Wednesday. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), conducted the operation in response to an animal abuse investigation.
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at a residence in the 700 block of West Kaley Avenue, where law enforcement officers and animal services arrived to assess the situation. The seizure marked a significant event, with OCAS reporting that it took in a total of 85 animals that day, including 45 dogs.
“This influx has overwhelmed our shelter,” said Diane Summers, OCAS Manager. “To accommodate these dogs, we urgently need people to step forward and help care for our existing, available shelter pets. We need adopters and foster parents.”
OCAS is also encouraging the public to report any instances of animal cruelty. Reports can be submitted through the shelter’s website, or anonymously via Orange County’s 311 helpline or Crimeline.
So far this year, OCAS has assisted in 170 investigations alongside local law enforcement, resulting in 407 animal impounds. The dogs rescued on Wednesday will remain in custody indefinitely, according to a news release.
“Nearly every one of these cases began because someone was brave enough to pick up the phone and make an anonymous report,” Summers emphasized. “We want to extend our gratitude to those individuals because their actions have made all the difference for these pets who were in immediate danger.”
OCAS continues to urge community members to speak up about animal cruelty, reminding everyone that even a single call can save lives.
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