Overview
- Police responding to a 911 medical call discovered more than 100 animals inside the Stony Road West residence, including 14 dogs, about 60 chickens, 34 rabbits, nine pigeons and several birds.
- Officials described deplorable conditions with animal carcasses in the basement and evidence of rats, prompting a multi-agency response.
- The house was ventilated, its power was cut, and the structure was condemned by local authorities for safety and health concerns.
- Animals were removed and triaged; the county brought temperature-controlled trailers, and the chickens were transferred to a New Jersey farm for care.
- Police said one person has been charged with third-degree animal cruelty, the animals remain legally owned by the homeowner for now, and potential fines and custody decisions will proceed through the courts.