More than two dozen dogs are recovering at the Bergen County SPCA after they were found in a van outside a Wal-Mart store in Garfield.

The SPCA says there were 26 English and French bulldog puppies found inside the van Saturday. Garfield police and the Bergen County SPCA responded to the scene.

The puppies were apparently shipped from Colombia to the United States in the last couple of days.

News 12 New Jersey has confirmed that the dogs were dehydrated and thirsty inside the hot van, according to the SPCA. They were undergoing evaluations.

It's not clear how long the animals had been in the van before they were discovered.

Authorities haven't said whether anyone will face charges in connection with the incident.

Animal welfare officials say they may go to court to seek ownership of the dogs so they can be put up for adoption.