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'I've never seen anything like it': Deputies describe rescuing 36 neglected Border Collies from Palm City home
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jamie Ostroff , as published by WPTV
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A total of 36 Border Collies were removed from the home.
Martin County deputies recently rescued a large number of neglected dogs from a home in Palm City. The deputies spent several hours at the residence, which was described as being in a filthy condition. A total of 36 Border Collies were removed from the home.
The rescue effort was a significant undertaking for the deputies, who are now discussing their findings. The case against the dogs' owner is ongoing, with further action expected. For more information on the rescue and the case against the owner, readers can refer to the full report from WPTV.
Details on the condition of the dogs and the status of the case are available from the source.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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