The City of Chandler posted about the situation on their Instagram account @cityofchandler 22 hours ago. 

They wrote: “An ongoing investigation of animal cruelty in Chandler has prompted the need to connect the community with information about the laws associated with animal cruelty and animal seizure.

Visit this page to view information regarding these laws, updates on the legal steps being taken and frequently asked questions: chandleraz.gov/animals”

AZ Family news also updated the situation in an article titled:

“Here’s what could happen at dog custody hearing after dozens removed from Chandler home”

They wrote: “…On Monday, the mandatory 10-day hold on those dogs expired, and the woman who had them removed from her home is now appealing to get them back from the Humane Society. A judge will decide if that happens on Wednesday, Oct. 11. One of the biggest criticisms from people is how April McLaughlin can even get the animals back. John Schill is an attorney representing multiple animal rescues in this case. He says by law, it's within her rights to request custody, but he says she will have to prove she did not mistreat those animals. 

"This is horrible, but she has a right. Anytime the government wants to take property from you, you have the right to request a hearing," Schill said.

In one week, Schill will be standing in a courtroom with McLaughlin, representing clients who trusted her to care for their dogs. I have never seen it done in my 32 years as an attorney anybody requesting a hearing in this type of scenario with an animal cruelty case," Schill said

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As for the people trying to get their dogs back, Schill says because they gave the animals to McLaughlin, they now have to prove that McLaughlin got ownership using false pretenses and misrepresented herself.

If she is denied custody, the Humane Society can then move forward, returning the dogs to their rightful rescues or owners. If they find a dog that doesn’t have an owner, it could be put up for adoption.”

Full AZ Family article