(File Photo of the Beaver County Humane Society)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) The Beaver County Humane Society is asking for the public’s help as authorities continue investigating a suspected illegal dog-fighting operation.

Officials said 23 dogs were found tied outside in Aliquippa during a winter storm and were taken to the shelter on January 25th.

According to the shelter, the dogs have now been in its care for more than 100 days — more than twice the typical maximum length of stay for dogs in that environment.

Shelter officials said they are concerned the animals are showing signs of deterioration caused by kennel stress.

Humane Society Police Officer Wendi Stafford said authorities are still trying to locate Ronald Dean Kidder, 48, and Terry Rahman Decarlos, 48, who face charges connected to the investigation.

Because the men live outside Beaver County, Stafford said investigators are relying on assistance from other law enforcement agencies.

The shelter said authorities have repeatedly attempted to serve warrants and arrest the suspects but have not yet been successful.

Anyone with information about the men’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.