It looks like the City of Dearborn will be left with a tab of more than $37,000 for the cleanup of a house where hundreds of dogs lived and died in squalor, the Detroit Free Press is reporting today.

While the paper quotes a city spokesman saying no decision has been made to try and recoup the costs, city officials we have spoken to say their primary focus is to raze the home and then offer homeowners on either side the chance to purchase half of the lot at a reduced cost.

Building and Safety inspectors say the home at 7840 Orchard is unfit for human habitation. There still are many steps that have to be taken before a demolition could take place, particularly since the homeowner could appeal any decision to demolish the structure.

For the earlier story on Deepsaidwhat.com, please click HERE.

The man who kept the Chihuahuas, Kenneth Lang Jr., 56, is living in a group home in Oakland County, according to his attorney, James Schmier of Birmingham.

For the full Free Press story, click HERE.

Kiernan’s Steak House and Silky’s are hosting a fundraiser for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. One hundred percent of the proceds raised will be given directly to the shelter.  The event takes place on Thursday, August 27 from 4:00 – 9 p.m.

 Contact 313-565-4260 for more details.