47 dogs removed from rural home near Brantford by OPP

Brant County OPP say that 47 dogs, three cats and a turtle have been removed from the home of a man who died at the town of Burford on Highway 53 just west of Brantford. The animals are being cared for at various kennels and animal welfare locations. Cassia Bryden of the Hillside Kennel Animal Control told the CBC that she was wakened by police at 3 a.m. Friday to attend the site. She told CTV that it appeared the dogs had apparently not been out of the house for many months or even years. The man is said to have died of natural causes.