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42 Cats Rescued From CT Home In 'Deplorable Condition' 42 Cats Rescued From CT Home In 'Deplorable Condition'
42 Cats Rescued From CT Home In 'Deplorable Condition' Dozens of cats were rescued from a home during an operation that involved several agencies after the home's resident let animal control officials inside. The incident took place in New Haven County around 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 15, on Hawkins Street in Derby, according to Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan. Forty-two cats were rescued from inside the home in what animal officials are calling a hoarding situation, the Mayor's Office said. The home, which was in "deplorable condition," was cleared of the cats by officials from: Shelton Animal Control Dan Cosgrove Animal Control Newtown Anim…

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by Kathy Reakes
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House Full Of Neglected Animals Deemed Unhabitable In Fairfield House Full Of Neglected Animals Deemed Unhabitable In Fairfield
House Full Of Neglected Animals Deemed Unhabitable In Fairfield A Fairfield home has been deemed uninhabitable after police and animal control found 25 dogs and 22 cats malnourished and living in feces and urine. The discovery took place during the week of Tuesday, April 17 when a concerned citizen contacted police about a dog that was found roaming in the Steep Hill Road area of Fairfield, said Lt. Michael Paris, of the Fairfield Police. The dog appeared to have been covered in feces and urine, having a generally poor appearance, Paris said. Animal Control officers began to investigate and determined that the dog came from a home on Ste…

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by Kathy Reakes