Man surrenders 27 Chihuahuas before animal cruelty charges filed in El Campo, humane society says

EL CAMPO, Texas (KTRK) -- A man dodged animal cruelty charges after he surrendered 27 Chihuahuas who were living in less-than-ideal conditions, officials say.

The Houston Humane Society said in a press release that on Tuesday, authorities found a man was in breach of an El Campo ordinance limiting five dogs per household.

Officials said police found 27 dogs placed outside of the man's home.

Authorities said they were in the beginning stages of filing cruelty warrants before the owner surrendered them to the humane society, so he will not face any animal cruelty charges.

The Chihuahuas are said to be up for adoption at the Houston Humane Society and are ready for their forever homes.