Sheriff: 44 animals seized from hoarder

ATHENS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) - Dozens of animals were seized from what appears to be a hoarding situation in Calhoun County.

Calhoun County Sheriff's deputies went to the residence in the 2000 block of V. Drive South in Athens Township Tuesday morning. There, they found the residence "littered with feces" and in "deplorable condition," according to a release.

35 cats, 8 dogs, and a bird were rescued from the residence with the help of Battle Creek Animal Control.

Adult Protective Services is also involved in the investigation, the sheriff's office said.

The 63-year-old Athens woman who lives at the residence may face charges of felony animal cruelty to more than 10 animals.