As officials in Colbert County continue to investigate how 29 dead horses and scores of malnourished horses and dogs were kept on a property near Cherokee, one question remains:

What is happening to the surviving horses and dogs that were also discovered there?

Debra Catledge, 63, of Cherokee, was arrested Sunday in connection with the case on 15 counts of animal cruelty and one charge of obstructing government operations. She was released from the Colbert County Jail Sunday on $12,250 bond.

She was then arrested again on Tuesday and released from the Colbert County Jail. She also faces 28 counts of failing to burn or bury dead animals, according to WAAY.

Catledge’s arrest came after 29 dead horses were discovered Friday morning, along with at least 10 horses that appeared undernourished, and 46 dogs. Fifteen of the dogs appeared to be in critical need of care, some with urine burns on their bodies, which occurs when dogs’ skin is in contact with their urine over a long period of time.

“The animals didn’t appear to be in good health,” an incident report stated.

The surviving animals were confiscated from the property.

According to court records, the discovery came after authorities executed a search warrant based on “suspicions of animal neglect and abuse.” Entering the property, they found two “emaciated” colts. Inside a large metal barn, which was covered in animal feces, they found several dog kennels stacked on top of each other with several dogs inside each. Bloated horses with visible ribs and hip bones were also seen.

In a tree line near a cleared pasture, animal control found 29 horse heads and 28 horse carcasses, according to the incident report.

According to the Colbert County Animal Shelter, other animals were also confiscated, but are being held in connection with the investigation.

“The horses, mules and donkeys are at an undisclosed, secure location and will not be available for adoption/foster,” a post on the shelter’s Facebook page reads. “They are court evidence. Thank you all for offering to help and for your continued support for our shelter!

“The 45 dogs are in a holding facility at a rescue that is helping with the case. They are also court evidence,” the shelter stated.

Catledge faced similar charges almost 10 years ago, when she was arrested after animal control officers and sheriff’s deputies found more than 120 small dogs on her property near Cherokee.

She later pleaded guilty to three charges.