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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.
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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…