Officials pause puppy mill investigation More than 125 dogs were removed from a home after animal cruelty allegations. and last updated 2021-02-26 19:58:54-05 OPELOUSAS, La. â The person at the center of allegations of animal abuse in St. Landry Parish is not currently facing any charges. The St. Landry Sheriff Office and the parishâs animal control are waiting until all small dogs removed from the home are evaluated to see if the investigation moves forward. Around 150 small dogs were removed from a home after deputies and animal control got a tip that the owner of the house was violating the parishâs cruelty ordinance.