Over 60 Dogs Rescued, 3 Found Dead in Peoria Home After Ongoing Welfare Complaints

Authorities say the West Valley residence had been on their radar for years, with police responding to more than 100 animal-related calls. What began as years of neighborhood concern ended in a massive animal rescue operation Wednesday afternoon, as Peoria police and animal control officers removed more than 60 dogs—and found three dead—from a home near 91st Avenue and Union Hills Drive. According to police, the intervention followed a court-ordered search after months of investigation into repeated reports of animal neglect. Authorities revealed they had been called to the same residence more than 100 times over the past few years for various incidents involving animal welfare, loose dogs, and follow-up checks. Neighbors told ABC15 that complaints about noise and poor conditions had persisted for more than a year. One resident said she had made multiple calls to police and animal control, pleading for help as the number of dogs appeared to grow and their condition worsened. Officials have not disclosed details about the homeowner or whether criminal charges are forthcoming, but they confirmed that all surviving animals were removed from the property for veterinary care and evaluation. The investigation remains ongoing, with Peoria police and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control working together to determine how the situation escalated despite repeated welfare checks.