More than 70 dogs were rescued from a crowded, filthy home in Lemont, Illinois, after a coordinated effort by Lemont Police, Cook County Animal Control, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Animal Cruelty Unit, and other animal‑control agencies. The homeowner was subsequently charged with animal cruelty.
The operation occurred during the week of October 2026, resulting in the removal of 76 dogs that officials said were living in unsafe, crowded and unsanitary conditions.