 There were 131 dogs found among the 352 animals |
More than 350 animals have been found at residential premises in Norfolk, the RSPCA said on Tuesday. The 131 dogs, 48 cats, 80 rabbits and 86 guinea pigs were found at a property in Cromer on Monday.
A spokeswoman said two people had been cautioned by the RSPCA and vets were examining the animals. She said some of them may have to be put down.
"This is one of the biggest numbers of animals we have ever found at one location," she said.
"Due to the condition in which they were found, some of the animals are likely to be euthanised."
Officials said an investigation was now under way and inspectors were gathering evidence about the background to the discovery of the 352 animals.
The caution, made under the Animal Welfare Act, amounted only to a warning that an investigation had begun and a criminal prosecution could follow, the spokeswoman said.
The RSPCA has not given the exact location of where the animals were found, nor whether they were living in a house or a farm.
A holding centre has been set up to deal with the large volume of animals.
"It is too early to say whether or not any of the animals will be available to be rehomed at this stage," said the spokeswoman.
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