Behind closed gates, investigators allegedly found cage after cage where frightened animals had been left to survive in suffocating conditions. Officers say they discovered 32 dogs confined inside unventilated cages with little or no access to clean food. Allowing companion animals to languish in cages without adequate nutrition, ventilation, or sanitation reflects a profound disregard for their welfare. A strong legal response is necessary to reinforce that those who allegedly profit from animals also bear an unwavering responsibility for their care. Investigators allegedly found dozens of dogs confined in filthy cages where many suffered from severe starvation and prolonged neglect.