(KLZA)--Nemaha County Nebraska Sheriff deputies served a search warrant on Wednesday, April 15th on the west side of Auburn based on information that animals inside the trailer were being neglected. 

During the search 12 dogs, 31 cats and 3 deceased cats were removed. The surviving animals were placed with a local animal shelter while the case proceeds. 

On Thursday, April 16th Shelbi Vargas was arrested on 46 counts of Animal Neglect which are Class 3A felonies because of a prior conviction.