(HOWARD TOWNSHIP) – Authorities say 220 animals were found in a home in Southwest Michigan.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says Animal Control Officers served a search warrant at 9:30 AM Wednesday at a home on Lilac Avenue in Howard Township. They found dogs, ducks, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, doves, frogs, gerbils, fish, a crawfish and a snapping turtle at the residence.

Authorities say all the animals were taken to a safe location and provided with any necessary medical treatment and care.

The suspect’s name is being withheld pending charges.

If you have any information about this case or any other case of animal neglect or cruelty, you’re asked to call Cass County Animal Control at 269-445-3701.