The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) rescued 15 dogs from a property in Polk County on Nov. 19. A concerned citizen reported to the Polk County Sheriff's Department that several animals were living in unsafe conditions on the property.

According to a press release, the Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Task Force rescued the dogs Tuesday morning after a concerned neighbor called to report their concerns. The press release said police found the property owner dead during a welfare check last week, and several dogs loose on the property with no food or water.

The Humane Society of Missouri says their Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) Tuesday morning rescued 15 dogs who were living in uninhabitable conditions at a property in Polk County.

Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 15 dogs from a Polk County property that were found to be malnourished and suffering from various health problems, making it the second time this month they had to rescue dogs from Polk County.

The Humane Society shared in a press release on Friday that an emergency rescue was conducted after concerns were raised over several dogs' wellbeing.

NEAR BRIGHTON, Mo. (KY3) - Polk County deputies located several dogs deceased or in poor health after a raid of the property on Friday.

LOUIS – More than a dozen dogs of varying breeds are arriving at the Humane Society of Missouri’s headquarters ... Last week, deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at a home after receiving calls from a concerned ...

The Humane Society of Missouri rescued 27 neglected dogs in Polk County, with severe malnourishment and injuries, in cooperation with local authorities.