OGDEN, Utah — New body camera video shows the horrific conditions found inside an Ogden home where 168 dogs and cats were found living "in extremely poor and overcrowded conditions" and rescued from a home last month.
The Ogden police video released Thursday shows officers entering the home and seeing numerous dogs all around the home before they have to go outside due to the overwhelming smell. The officers retrieve gas masks before heading back inside.
Throughout the video, the deafening sound of dogs barking can be heard.
Multiple agencies responded to the home on April 15 after reports of possible neglect and safely removed all the animals, which have been transferred to shelters across the state. According to the Ogden Police Department, none of the animals needed to be put down.
On Wednesday, Miguel Salgado-Vargas, 73, was charged with 633 counts, including Cruelty to Animals, Public Nuisance and Unlicensed Animals. while Ramon Cano Aispuro faces 336 similar charges.
Ogden men face charges after 168 dogs, cats were rescued from home:
Both Salgado-Vargas and Aispuro were involved in a similar hoarding situation in 2012. The men cooperated during the process with police last month and authorized the removal of the animals from the home.
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“We are grateful for the swift coordination between our local and regional partners that ensured every animal was removed safely and given the care it needed,” said Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube.
As of Thursday, 13 dogs remain available for rescue at the Weber Cuonty Animal Shelter.
