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Coverage dated October 22, 2026 to October 23, 2026

See inside the putrid suburban home where 76 dogs were rescued from horrific conditions

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Dirt and debris covered the walls and floor of a suburban home where more than 70 dogs were rescued by police this week, photos show. Images of the inside of a now-condemned home on the 800 block of McCarthy Road in Lemont provided to NBC Chicago by local animal rescue Ruby Whiskers shows grime cove…

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  1. NBC Chicago

    More than 70 dogs rescued from filthy suburban home, owner facing charges (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Courtesy: Ruby Whiskers Rescue

  2. NBC Chicago

    See inside the putrid suburban home where 76 dogs were rescued from horrific conditions (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Dirt and debris covered the walls and floor of a suburban home where more than 70 dogs were rescued by police this week, photos show. Images of the inside of a now-condemned home on the 800 block of McCarthy Road in Lemont provided to NBC Chicago by local animal rescue Ruby Whiskers shows grime cove…