Overview

• Police acting on tips executed a search and seizure warrant at a Cobb Street residence during an animal hoarding investigation.
• Officers reported finding seven adult dogs, 18 puppies, and 25 cats or kittens inside the home.
• Roxbury Animal Clinic staff evaluated the animals, which were moved to kennels and shelters, and the police chief said they were in fairly good health.
• Deputy Chief Renee Dominguez credited multiple local and state animal control units for assisting with the removal and housing effort.
• Homeowner Martin Oliver, 52, told WFSB he could not afford to spay or neuter all the animals and urged others to do so to prevent overpopulation.