Deputies have seized 18 dogs that were allegedly left behind for an extended period. The dogs were found after reports of abandoned animals were made on IH-35 S.

It is known that the owner of the dogs had left the state, and the dogs were allegedly abandoned for 3 weeks. A seizure warrant is being executed as authorities investigate possible neglect.

Further details on the investigation and the condition of the dogs are available through WOAI News 4.