Hundreds of animals found in house

September 18, 2003

Thursday, September 18, 2003 Posted: 1153 GMT ( 7:53 PM HKT)

LONDON, England -- Animal welfare officers discovered 244 dogs, 16 parrots,

seven cats, a rabbit and a chinchilla from a small house in northern

England.

The 269 animals were crammed into all parts of the three-bedroomed house,

including the loft and basement, officers from the Royal Society for the

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said.

It took 26 staff two days to clear out the animals from the house owned by a

middle-aged couple in Carnforth, Lancashire.

The RSPCA said: " This is the largest seizure of animals in our history. It

is huge. "

The local council's environmental health officers have also visited the

property.

Breeds of dog recovered included shih-tzus, dachshunds, lhasa apsos, bearded

collies, corgis, Chihuahuas, poodles, Pekinese and Yorkshire terriers.

The birds included a macaw, Amazonian parrot and an African Grey.

All the animals have been taken to various animal centers across the

country.

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