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18 Dogs Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Home; Malden Woman Facing Cruelty Charges 18 Dogs Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Home; Malden Woman Facing Cruelty Charges
18 Dogs Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Home; Malden Woman Facing Cruelty Charges A Malden woman is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty after nearly 20 dogs who were living in "unsanitary conditions" were rescued from her home, animal rescue officials said.  The 18 dogs, about half of which were considered emaciated, were pulled from the Malden home on Friday, Dec. 2, according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL). Once removed, most of the canines were taken to the ARL's Boston location while several others that needed additional medical support were treated at the ARL's Dedham location. Most of the dogs were said to be severely under-groomed, had…