A woman from Woodstock faces over 100 animal cruelty charges after many animals were found in poor and fatal conditions at her home. Officials apprehended 59-year-old Tracy Donovan at an animal shelter, according to WTNH Hartford.
She faces 103 animal cruelty charges after 96 dogs, two cats, two birds, a rabbit, and two goats were taken from her home, with four dogs euthanized due to poor health.
What officials found?
The arrest warrant said that pictures from the appraisal showed trash and construction debris.
The warrant added,
“The conditions of the interior of the residence, scattered with wood shavings, animal feces, as well as a large amount of household garage about the entire house.”
The photos showed dogs in small, dirty cages without food or water. They looked underweight and unclean. In June, someone reported seeing the owner, Donovan, selling these dogs. When officials from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture visited the home, they noticed a strong smell of urine and feces from 50 feet away and confirmed the appraiser’s reports of terrible conditions.
The veterinary hospital reported that the 96 dogs had health issues like dehydration, severe matting, flea anemia, dental disease, skin infections, and long nails, as they were all drenched in dried urine and feces. The cats suffered from similar problems.
The exotic birds had dehydration, skin infections, feather loss, and beak problems, while the goats were dehydrated and anemic. The warrant noted these issues were due to neglect and lack of care.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
