Twenty-seven Golden Retrievers are rescued from Rhode Island home after unlicensed breeder kept dogs in 'horrendous' conditions

Nearly two dozen golden retrievers have been rescued from 'ruff' conditions inside a Rhode Island home used for breeding - as heartbreaking photos show the pups being saved. 

The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, police and environmental scientists were called to the house to investigate a report of unlicensed breeding.

Police confirmed there were 20 golden retriever puppies and seven adult dogs caged up and living in 'horrendous' conditions in the Hopkinton house.

The unlicensed breeder will not face charges as they willingly surrendered the dogs to law enforcement, per RISPCA.

The dogs were taken into veterinary care, where it was confirmed they all had  ringworm and will not be ready for adoption for several weeks.

Nearly two dozen golden retrievers have been rescued by an alleged hoarding situation in a Rhode Island home

The unlicensed breeder will not face charges as they willingly surrendered the dogs to law enforcement

Pictured: Two Golden Retriever puppies rescued from a Hopkinton home after Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, police and environmental scientists

The dogs were originally expected to be ready for adoption in four to six weeks, while the adults were projected to be read in three to six months. The society has provided updates about the pups taken from the home. 

'We really appreciate your interest in these pups,' a Facebook post.

'Once we post these dogs on our website, we will then consider adoption applications. 

'If you are still interested once posted, we encourage you to reapply then.'

'We are currently giving the dogs the medical care they need and cannot consider applications at this time. 

'We thank you for your patience and understanding.'

Police confirmed there were 20 golden retriever puppies and seven adult dogs caged up and living in 'horrendous' conditions in the Hopkinton house

The dogs were taken into veterinary care, where it was confirmed they all had ringworm and will not be ready for adoption for several weeks

The dogs were originally expected to be ready for adoption in four to six weeks, while the adults were projected to be read in three to six months

Pictured: Some of the rescued golden retrievers snuggling with each other

The home where the dogs were living before officials removed them

The society was founded in 1870, making it oldest nonprofit animal welfare organization in the state.

They are also the only organization in the state that can legally investigate and prosecute cases of animal cruelty and neglect. The nonprofit has taken active roles in legislative matters concerning animal welfare, according to its website.

Programs and services include rehoming animals, adoption services, humane education, and volunteer programs.

 The agency also takes the lead in investigating cases of animal cruelty. 

'The Rhode Island SPCA is also the only organization in the state that can legally investigate and prosecute cases of animal cruelty and neglect and takes an active role in legislative matters concerning the welfare of all animals in our state,' the group stated.