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On June 27th, Lt. Alan Borgal, director of Center for Animal Protection at the Animal Rescue League of Boston assisted Plymouth Police Officials with removing 162 animals living in filthy conditions from a Plymouth, Mass home. All 162 animals are in the care of the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Some of the animals are being fostered, but most are residing at our Dedham Adoption Center.
There were 13 species of animals living in squalid conditions; most were confined to the home’s backyard. Animals rescued included, pheasants, rabbits, chickens, ducks, quail, dogs, goats, fish, a turkey, a ram, a sheep, a goose and a cow. Birds, rabbits and dogs were also found inside the home. The animals were living among garbage, old vehicles and trash bags full of bottles and cans all of which contributed to the stench that could be smelled throughout the neighborhood.
The residence has now been condemned and labeled as unfit for human habitation due to the lack of sanitary conditions within the house. Those living in the home have been charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty, once count for each species found.
Click here to view NECN’s coverage of this unfolding story. We will keep you updated as more details emerge.
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I’m curious how this “just happened?” Did the neighbors just wake up one morning recently and hear the sounds and smell the smells? Nobody complained before this? Surely there were early signs there was a problem developing? Surely animal control must have been informed. I wonder if the cops knew? Did the neighbors just keep this to themselves? Now it’s a big deal and everyone has to run around clucking, finger pointing, blaming and prosecuting. Could these people have been helped earlier by some well-meaning intervention? BARL, this really deserves to be addressed. Thanks.
I agree – how did it go on for so long unnoticed. Every animal hoarding case astounds me. I heard that most animals are going to be okay? I will donate right now.
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Nancy from Burlington
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