SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KABC) — The Nixon Fire that broke out in Aguanga last week resulted in a horrific discovery – a house full of animals in varying states of neglect, left without food or water.

“I’ve been here a long time and I’ve never seen a group of animals that included livestock, dogs, reptiles, amphibians, small hamsters and rodents,” said Jaclyn Schart, deputy director of the Riverside County Department of Animal Welfare.

“This is totally bizarre for us. There are even a few cockroaches.”

A deputy assisting with evacuations during the Nixon Fire discovered the property and alerted Riverside County Animal Control, officials said. Animal control officers seized more than 100 animals on Wednesday.

According to investigators, all of the animals appeared underweight and required medical attention.

Poultry, from chickens to ducks and turkeys, were kept together in the barn, while goats were kept in another barn.

Two of the horses appeared emaciated and their hooves needed care. Several pigs were also underweight.

The animals are now at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Shelter.

Schart said some of the animals were even delivered in shoe boxes and plastic containers.

“It was in no way a shelter for these animals. Even though our shelter does not meet our long-term needs, at least we were able to get them into something clean,” she said.

Some of the animals taken from the shelter had to be taken to another animal shelter due to lack of space.

While investigators gather evidence of a possible case of animal cruelty against the owner, shelter staff quickly learn more about the unusual species in their care, including a young savanna monitor lizard.

“I was able to find out what types of food and heat sources are available and what they are not. Now I will go shopping to make sure we have everything we need for the little ones,” said the shelter’s director, Maria Vogel.

The shelter is used to caring for dogs, cats, and the occasional exotic pet, but some of the dogs seized from the shelter are not common.

“The community has told us they are concerned that this person was breeding wolf-hybrid type dogs or some type of hybrid,” Schart said.

Since the shelter is overflowing with animals in need, they are asking the public for help, either through adoption, fostering, or volunteering at the shelter.

You will also need more towels, blankets and replacement aquariums.

“We are just completely overwhelmed by this diverse group in this menagerie,” said Schart.

The animals at the shelter are not immediately available for adoption as the court process is ongoing and rescue organizations are being contacted. As soon as they are available, they will be posted on the Riverside County Department of Animal Services website.