It is common for surrendered or seized animals to be placed with shelters/rescue/foster families/ re-homing individuals and organizations. After "rehabilitation" the animals are usually placed with new homes for an "adoption fee" to help cover the cost.

I understand, this was not done in this case, however the circumstances for long term/permanent shelter would be more appropriate for a primate or big cat; not at dog.
The worrisome part is the question of what exactly became of the dogs and cats he may have taken in in the past.

Unfortunately, far too many seized non-conventional pets/exotics are simply confiscated and then passed around to cronies and insiders, that then sell them (for a re-homing fee), or simply keep a free animal. The confiscators have a line of supporters for this very reason, as well as for the sense of "legitimacy" authority gives them. Let us not forget the altruistic good "cause" and gratification one gets from "taking on" the bad guys and evil doers of this world.

jsc
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