Deborah Sue Culwell, 54, was arrested at her Coachella home after allegedly dumping seven puppies in a dumpster
The woman arrested on suspicion of dumping seven newborn puppies in the trash in the 90F Coachella heat has now had 38 other dogs impounded from her home, authorities say.
Deborah Sue Culwell, 54, was detained on Monday by Riverside County Animal Services Commander Chris Mayer at her Coachella home.
Following her arrest officials say they found dozens of other animals kept at her home, which was 'overrun with dogs and in a state of despair'.
Disturbing images show the petrified looking dogs hiding under broken furniture.
John Welsh, the public information officer for Animal Services told Buzzfeed News: 'We were uncertain who would care for the dogs after she was arrested, so we were forced to impound all 38.'
He added: 'The house was overrun with other dogs. The house was in a state of despair.'
The impounded dogs appeared to be in 'somewhat healthy condition', according to Riverside County Animal Services.
It is thought the mom to the puppies dumped may be among those impounded and there are hopes they can be reunited.
Officials say: 'Animal Services will determine whether a reunion can be coordinated.'
Officials say they found 38 other dogs at Deborah Sue Culwell's Coachella home after she was arrested Monday for allegedly dumping seven puppies in the trash
Disturbing images show petrified looking animals hiding under broken furniture in the filthy home which officials say was 'overrun with dogs and in a state of despair'
The impounded dogs appeared to be in 'somewhat healthy condition', according to Riverside County Animal Services despite the home's condition
Deborah Sue Culwell (pictured), 54, has been arrested on suspicion of dumping seven newborn puppies in the trash in the 90F Coachella heat, authorities have confirmed
Photos of Culwell's arrest (pictured) shows an officer escorting her from her home in handcuffs before she's placed in the back of a patrol car
