TOWN OF PARIS - More than 60 animals were rescued Friday and Saturday from what authorities call deplorable conditions.

Forty-eight dogs were packed into makeshift kennels in a barn with little food. Some were nearly frozen.

Fifteen horses may have been kept in their filthy stalls for a year.

The animals were found in two barns along Highway E on property being rented by a woman already charged with improperly sheltering animals.

Authorities say 70-year-old J.C. Heiberg has a history of problems with animals. Court records say she was charged three weeks ago with improperly sheltering animals and resisting or obstructing an officer in Fond du Lac County.

"This is probably one of the worst (cases) in terms of how many horses we have here," said Patty Simpkins, founder of Green Gate Rescue Farm, an organization dedicated to the rescue of horses in need.

"I see a woman who believes she can care financially, emotionally, and physically for 13 (sic) horses, and I can tell you that she cannot," Simpkins said.

Heiberg has not been charged in this Kenosha County case and is not in custody.

Rescuers say the horses were in stalls with wet, filthy bedding, for a prolonged period of time, possibly a year. They say the animals have hoof and teeth problems and were underfed.

The 48 dogs were taken to the Safe Harbor Humane Society in Kenosha.

Rescuers do not expect any of the animals will have to be put down.

Both organizations are looking for any form of help or donations they can get for the care of these animals, including finding foster homes.

For donations, contact the Safe Harbor Humane Society at (262) 694-4047 or through their Web site, http:www.safeharborhumane.com.