Authorities say the dogs didn't have enough food and water and they were covered in ticks. In all, 27 dogs were taken from the home.
The owner of the home is a dog breeder and boarder. Sgt. Jones says 46-year-old Mark Robinson was arrested on nine counts of animal cruelty and failure to provide medical care.
Twenty dogs were seized in need of medical treatment, and seven others were surrendered by the owner. Ten dogs were allowed to stay inside the house.
The 20 dogs were treated with a tick bath, given immunizations, and will need follow up vet care.
"If we can't determine that all the dogs are mistreated we can't really seize them, there's really nothing we can do," explained Sgt. Brandon Jones.
Deputies say Robinson's roommate will help care for the 10 dogs left behind. Detectives will be sent in to check on the dogs from time to time.
(myfoxhouston - Sept 25, 2012)