Search for Firearms at Lemont Home Leads to Rescue of 76 Dogs, Officials Say

Search for firearms at Lemont home leads to rescue of 76 dogs, officials say

What began as a search for firearms at a Chicago-area home turned into a large-scale animal rescue operation involving 76 dogs, authorities said. A suspect now faces weapons charges and animal cruelty charges.

76 dogs, 3 guns retrieved from Lemont home; police call it ‘hazmat situation’

Animal control officials retrieve 76 dogs and three firearms from home on the 800 block of McCarthy Road in Lemont.

More than 70 dogs rescued from filthy suburban home, owner facing charges

Photos from inside the home provided to NBC Chicago by local animal rescue Ruby Whiskers shows dirt covering the floors and walls and debris scattered around.

Lemont man charged after 76 dogs, 3 guns recovered from home

A man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges and felony weapons charges after authorities removed about 76 dogs and recovered three firearms from a Lemont home.