Regional Animal Services of King County and the Seattle Animal Shelter are teaming up to find homes for a number of Chihuahuas.

Several of the dogs are available for adoption at the animal shelter in Kent.

The dogs were seized in October after investigators found them living in deplorable conditions in a home in Issaquah, according to an animal services media release. The dogs have been animal services custody since then, and were living in foster homes pending the outcome of the case.

“We’re happy that these dogs have a second chance at a good life,” said animal services operations manager Glynis Frederiksen. “Thanks to our hard-working staff and wonderful foster families, we’ve been able to nurse them back to health. The previous owner has agreed to release them so that we can find them new forever homes.”

While the dogs are ready for adoption, Frederiksen says they will still need lots of care and attention.

“They were kept in small, filthy kennels and had little contact with people or other dogs, and had little or no veterinary care during that time,” she said. “We are especially looking for pet owners who are ready to take on the responsibility of caring for a special-needs dog.”

People who are interested in adopting one of the Chihuahuas can stop by the King County Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave. S. in Kent, or the Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W. in Seattle. Facility hours are posted on the agencies’ websites, www.kingcounty.gov/pets or www.seattleanimalshelter.org, or by calling RASKC at 206-296-PETS (7387) or the Seattle Animal Shelter at 206-386-PETS (7387).