POLICE feared that some of the 22 dogs being kept in "shocking conditions" in one home would have to be put down, but all have now been rehomed.

Officers discovered the animals during a welfare check in Bradford last year.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers were shocked by the conditions in the house and worried some of the dogs would have to be put to sleep."

A video shared by the force highlighted that even the most experienced officers were "saddened" by what they saw.

Vets confirmed that the majority of the dogs were very anxious and had signs of not being socialised, with varying degrees of nervous behaviour.

The dogs were taken to police kennels and staff there were confident the animals would be suitable for adoption, with a view of being loved and cared for.

The dogs' previous owner was charged with failure to act contrary to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

He recently appeared at court, where he pleaded guilty, and has now been banned from keeping dogs for three years.

He was also given a rehabilitation order, fine and a tagged curfew.

Despite concerns surrounding the future of some of the dogs, police have now revealed all 22 were rehomed.

The first dog was taken in on July 20 last year, with all the remaining dogs settled in homes in just four days after that.