Over 200 Animals Removed From St. Clair County Property After Welfare Complaint

Overview

• Authorities recovered more than 100 animals alive, including ducks, chickens, and goats, and found about 99 dead at a Clyde Township site near Port Huron.
• St. Clair County Animal Control and the Sheriff's Office responded on March 5 after a concerned citizen reported a welfare issue.
• The individual at the property voluntarily surrendered the animals, and the county's investigation remains active.
• Animal Control temporarily closed its office to move animals to secure facilities and begin assessments, with adoption on hold while pullorum and fecal tests are processed.
• Officials reminded residents of Michigan's minimum livestock care requirements and cautioned that unprepared hobby farms can overwhelm animal care resources.