Thirty-five cats, one kitten and three dogs living in “squalid conditions” and suffering from “chronic neglect” have been rescued from a lower Bucks County home, according to the Bucks County SPCA, which said it plans to file multiple charges against the owner seen as running a self-styled rescue operation.

Acting on a concerned resident’s tip, the SPCA discovered the animals in a Hulmeville Borough home.

“These animals have suffered chronic neglect, extremely poor sanitation and lack of basic vet care,” said Linda Reider, executive director, Bucks County SPCA. “They have a long road ahead of them, but I know our team will do everything in our power to help them recover and find homes where they no longer will be mistreated. We remain tireless in our effort to prevent and alleviate animal suffering in Bucks County.”

When found, the three large-breed dogs were suffering from fleas and skin irritations, and were kept in dirty crates in a house reeking with the smell of ammonia, according to officials. In addition to missing hair and fleas, the cats had skin and upper respiratory infections.

Each animal was examined by the SPCA medical team to determine individual need, said Reider, adding the one kitten was transferred to a foster home within an hour of arriving at the shelter.

The SPCA plans animal cruelty and neglect charges against the owner of the animals who was running a self-stylized rescue operation, according to the SPCA executive director.

Efforts are underway to find homes for the rescued animals.

“Interested adopters are encouraged to adopt a currently available cat or dog from our two shelters,” said Reider.