ELMWOOD, Wis. — Authorities have seized nearly 50 dogs from an unlicensed breeding facility in western Wisconsin.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the 48 yellow Labrador retrievers were seized from the property in Elmwood Friday morning after warrants were served. The owner of the facility was booked into the Pierce County Jail.

Officials say the dogs — 35 adults and 13 puppies — were discovered living indoors in small, filthy travel crates, with no access to food or water.

Numerous dead animals also were found on the property.

The dogs were transferred to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Officials say the dogs are considered evidence and will be cared for by the Humane Society until a court determines their custody.