HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Humane Society took custody of over 100 animals Tuesday afternoon.
The animals were seized from an apartment complex located in the 10200 block of Sugar Branch Drive.
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The animals include 13 ferrets, 16 sugar gliders, 22 chinchillas, 2 prairie dogs, 11 guinea pigs, 6 African grey parrots, 32 cockatiels, and 3 dogs.
Veterinarians are conducting medical evaluations on each animal, and will create a species specific treatment protocol for each one.
Officials say the animals were discovered when authorities served an eviction notice.
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The Harris County Animal Cruelty Taskforce was notified and deputies from Precinct 5 Constable Ted Heap's Office obtained a warrant to seize all of the animals from the apartment unit.
The Houston Humane Society will house the animals until a court appearance determines permanent custody.