If they had registered the dogs and gotten tags for them, then this would be a cut and dry case that you must return them. Even if the dogs had rabies shot tags, that would be proof of ownership. However, since they didn't get tags for the dogs, they really have no proof ownership, unless they happen to have a pedigre certificate for each dog, but even if they do, that is not a clear proof of ownership.
I'm guessing by your mention of the dogs having worms, you took the dogs to see a vet. Did you register the dogs? If so, then the law says that they're your dogs and giving them back becomes an ethics issue.
The lesson to be taken away from this is, register your dogs.
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