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When police arrived at the home, they immediately contacted children's services, which took custody of the boys, Bowman said. He added that the conditions of the home were \"deplorable.\"

\"PHOTO:
The Humane Educational Society
PHOTO: Three children and 21 animals were removed from a home in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee in "deplorable" conditions, police said.
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Photos taken by the HES show the home filled with trash. There were feces scattered throughout the home and some smeared on walls, Citrullo said.

Stacy and Dustin Tallent are in custody at a Hamilton County jail, Bowman said. It is unclear if they have retained an attorney.

\"PHOTO:
The Humane Educational Society
PHOTO: The parents, Stacy Tallent, 31 and Dustin Tallent, 31 of the three children were charged with aggravated child neglect, police said.
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BREAKING: Another person has been arrested. One woman and one man. Both handcuffed. Police talking to them now. pic.twitter.com/02jvhqGA4X

— Stephanie Santostasi (@Stephanie_NC9) June 26, 2017

The HES plans to recommend to the Hamilton County district attorney that the parents be charged with animal neglect, Citrullo said.

Further details on the children's conditions were not immediately available. Hamilton County Children's Services did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.

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