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New Animal Cruelty Case Stems From CT Dogfighting Investigation, Police Say New Animal Cruelty Case Stems From CT Dogfighting Investigation, Police Say
New Animal Cruelty Case Stems From CT Dogfighting Investigation, Police Say An investigation into dogfighting in Connecticut in July has led investigators to uncover a new animal cruelty case. Connecticut State Police reported that a search warrant was executed at 109 Britannia St. in the New Haven County Town of Meriden on Saturday, July 31.  Authorities seized a number of items associated with dogfighting, including shock collars, whips, scales and more. Investigators also reportedly found a homemade dogfighting ring. Eight dogs were removed from a makeshift kennel at the back of the property, and they received veterinary care for injuries that were c…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Dozens Of Goats Seized From Property In Connecticut Dozens Of Goats Seized From Property In Connecticut
Dozens Of Goats Seized From Property In Connecticut A large number of goats have been seized by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture from a Fairfield County farm after receiving a complaint about injured goats and general care issues. The seizure by a warrant, took place on Wednesday, March 10, with the assistance of the Town of Redding and the Redding Police Department, at 147 Cross Highway, in Redding, the department said. The department did not release the exact number of goats removed.  In October 2020, department officials received a complaint about injured goats and general care issues on the property. Previous complaints ab…

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by Kathy Reakes