The dogs are now in the care of North Bay Animal Services.
Police say they were conducting a probation compliance check at a home on Tuesday when they discovered 28 dogs.
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The dogs were confined to a dirty garage and had limited food. Two injured dogs were taken to an animal hospital.
A woman was arrested and faces several charges, including animal cruelty and operating a commercial kennel without a license.