Deputies with the Owen County Sheriff’s Office served an order to seize animals at SuPaca Farms located on North County Line Road East south of Gosport.

The order was issued by Owen Circuit Court 1 following an investigation by deputies into the neglect of animals at the property on Friday. During the investigation deputies were accompanied by the Indiana State Veterinary Office who assessed the condition of the animals. After the State Veterinary Office determined the animals on the property were in poor health, lacking food and water, and were severely malnourished, deputies applied for and were granted the order to seize the animals with the assistance of the Owen County Humane Society.

Seven alpacas, three llamas, nine dogs, three chickens, and two horses were seized from the property and transported by the Owen County Humane Society to receive medical care and temporary placement.

28 deceased alpacas were located on the property.