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CT AG Seeks State Custody Of Animals Seized From Unsanitary, Overcrowded Facility
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is seeking state custody of 70 animals that were seized from an overcrowded, unsanitary animal rescue facility.
The animals were seized from CT Pregnant Dog and Cat Rescue, located on Porter Road in the Tolland County town of Hebron, on Friday, March 25.
Earlier report - Hebron Woman Nabbed On Animal Cruelty Charges, State Police Say
Authorities previously reported that the owner of the facility, identified as 59-year-old Joann Connelly, of Hebron, was arrested on three counts of cruelty to animals.
Tong said in an announcement on Monday, Apr…
CT Woman Nabbed On Animal Cruelty Charges, State Police Say
A 59-year-old woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges after police said numerous animals in her care were found suffering from neglect and poor living conditions in Connecticut.
Joann Connelly, of Hebron in Tolland County, was arrested on Friday, March 25, and charged with three counts of cruelty to animals, according to Connecticut State Police.
Joann ConnellyConnecticut State Police
She is the owner of CT Pregnant Dog and Cat Rescue, a licensed animal importer, police said.
In February of 2021, authorities received complaints that animals under Connelly's care were neglected, a…
