SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. -- Animal control officers seized another 308 dogs from a kennel south of Mount Vernon, bringing the total number of dogs seized to 443, said Chief Criminal Deputy Will Reichardt of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.

Animal control officers first removed 135 dogs from a kennel in the 16000 block of Mountain View Road on Wednesday after they received reports of animal cruelty at the kennel.

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Many of the dogs were heavily matted and were standing in their own feces in wire cages, Reichardt said.

Deputies discovered that several of the dogs originally taken from the kennel were suffering from an intestinal disorder that could be fatal if not treated with antibiotics, Reichardt said.

The intestinal disorder is transmitted via fecal matter, so deputies suspected that the dogs left behind could also be infected, Reichardt said.

The remaining dogs were also transported to the Skagit County fairgrounds to be examined and treated.

After the dogs have been cleaned and examined they will be kept at shelters and private residences.

Animal control officers are asking anyone who purchased a dog from the Mountain View kennel to call the Skagit County Sheriff’s office. Please call Animal Control officer JoHannah Deterding at 360- 336-9450 or e-mail Officer Deterding at johannad@co.skagit.wa.us

The group Saving Pets One at a Time is helping the dogs. People interested in volunteering or donating can find out how at the group's Web site or call them at 360-336-5388.

Also the Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic is helping the rescued dogs. They can be reached at phone: 360-757-3722 or e-mail info@chuckanutvet.com

No one has been arrested in either case, but charges may be forthcoming, Reichardt said.