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Bismarck, N.D. (AP) The case against a Burleigh County woman who had about 75 Chihuahuas in her basement has been dropped.

The dogs were found in Lila Peterson's rural Bismarck home in February.

At the time, Peterson said a slump in sales led to the large backlog of Chihuahuas.

Peterson gave away and sold several dogs after the investigation started.

She later relinquished ownership of 47 dogs to the sheriff's department.

A civil suit to decide if Peterson voluntarily waived her rights regarding seizure of her dogs is pending before the North Dakota Supreme Court.

Information from: Bismarck Tribune, http://www.bismarcktribune.com (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 11-20-08 0759CST | save this article / add to your favorites list