Animal cruelty charges have been levied against a Hamden, Connecticut woman after police found dozens of neglected animals in her home; some of them in critical condition.
Donna Scirocco faces six counts of animal cruelty after authorities discovered 26 cats, six dogs, two squirrels, a blind owl and two large rats on her property. Police also found two dead cats and a deceased woodchuck.
A few of the animals had to be euthanized. The rest were placed in animal shelters.
Authorities were alerted when nearby residents complained of a smell coming from Scirocco’s home and rats roaming their neighborhood.
The house has since been condemned by health officials.