NORTHWOOD, Iowa (AP) — Officials say nearly 170 dogs showing signs of neglect in filthy kennels have been seized at an overcrowded puppy mill in northern Iowa’s Worth County. A news release on the Worth County Sheriff’s Office website says the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took the animals away for medical and other care after deputies served a warrant Monday.

Officials say the dogs — all Samoyeds — were kept in kennels that provided minimal protection from the elements and had no access to clean water. Animal neglect charges are pending.