52 Dogs Rescued, Woman Charged in Wauconda Home

Authorities in Wauconda, Illinois, rescued 52 dogs from the unsanitary home of Carol Reith on Sky Hill Road after she initially claimed to have only four dogs. The dogs were found living in severe hoarding conditions, with evidence of inbreeding and no air conditioning, leading officials to declare the home uninhabitable. Reith faces animal cruelty charges and is scheduled to appear in court on July 24 in Waukegan. Several animal welfare groups, including Reach Rescue and Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue, are now caring for the animals, which included multiple litters of puppies. During the operation, one animal control officer was bitten and required medical attention. Community members have launched fundraisers and supply drives to aid the rescued dogs.