2 arrested after 24 dogs found in unsafe conditions inside vehicle in Kissimmee, police say

KISSIMMEE, Fla – Two people were arrested following a Kissimmee Police Department animal cruelty investigation after officers found 24 dogs — including multiple puppies — in unsafe conditions inside a vehicle, police said.

Officers said the dogs were removed from the vehicle with help from Osceola County Animal Services and are now receiving care.

Kissimmee police arrested and charged Dana Michelle Hutchison with animal cruelty, neglect/unsafe transport of animals, and resisting an officer without violence.

Police also arrested Dawn Kathleen Biggs who was charged with animal cruelty and neglect/unsafe transport of animals.

Kissimmee police say animal cruelty is taken seriously and urged anyone with concerns about a person’s or animal’s safety to report suspicious activity.