Miguel Salgado-Vargas Faces 637 Animal Cruelty Charges After April 17 Rescue of 150+ Dogs and Cats; Second Man and Robert Harley Also Charged

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Published May 9, 2025, 12:29 AM

Authorities in Ogden, Utah, have charged Miguel Salgado-Vargas with 637 counts related to animal cruelty after rescuing more than 150 dogs and cats from his home on April 17, 2025. The animals were found living in extremely poor and overcrowded conditions, with charges including animal cruelty and public nuisance due to odors, noise, and unsafe conditions. Subsequently, a second man has also been charged in connection with the case. Separately, New York State Police arrested Robert Harley, 70, of Harwood, on multiple animal cruelty-related charges.

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Robert Harley, 70, of Harwood, was charged with animal cruelty-related charges. https://t.co/ZP7Mi1Hdf3

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🆕LOOK at what Ogden Police Officers found when they entered a home in Ogden, Utah on April 17, 2025 - MORE THAN 150 dogs and cats. Miguel Salgado-Vargas, is facing 637 charges, including animal cruelty, public nuisance (animal odors, conditions, barking, and chasing), failure https://t.co/kg5tLSLNRq