The Josephine County Sheriff’s department has arrested two subjects and charged them with the break-in at the county animal shelter.

11 dogs were kidnapped from the shelter over the weekend. 4 of the animals were found dead on Pleasant Valley Road.

Information regarding the burglary came in to the sheriff’s office earlier this week and has led to the arrest of two individuals.

22-year-old Harley D. Hopkins and a 16-year-old juvenile are in the county jail on charges of felony animal abuse, first degree theft, criminal mischief and second degree burglary.

A female suspect is still being sought. Felony abuse charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison if convicted.

Yesterday, two of the missing dogs were found and returned to the shelter. The investigation is continuing.