8 dogs rescued from vacant Brooklyn building

GRAVESEND (WABC) -- Animal Care and Control rescued eight dogs who were found in a vacant building in Brooklyn Monday morning.

Police say the dogs were found at 1818 Ocean Parkway in the Gravesend section.

The owner of the building went to check on the property and saw signs of someone being inside. He though it may have been squatters or burglars.

He called 911, and police responded to the scene.

They did not find anyone inside, but they located the dogs in a top-floor bedroom.

Animal Care & Control responded and took custody of the dogs.