Crews eliminated greater than 70 useless animals from a house in Outdated Saybrook on Wednesday, in line with police.
It occurred at a house on River Street.
The animals included rabbits, chickens, a duck, a skunk, a dove, and two cats, Police Chief Michael Spera stated.
Police didn’t discover any animals alive inside the house.
“The Old Saybrook Police Department will ensure that a comprehensive criminal investigation into this disturbing matter will be conducted,” Spera stated in an announcement. “We have no tolerance for the mistreatment of animals and will work with the court to hold those responsible accountable.”
One neighbor, who didn’t wish to be recognized, stated she didn’t actually know the individuals dwelling there, however did discover they hadn’t been house lately. She was in disbelief listening to concerning the useless animals.
“It’s really sad honestly. The amount of animals that you said came out of there, that’s such a horrible thing to do,” she stated.
“I can’t. I can’t even. First of all, horrible that I didn’t know they were in there and I walk by it everyday,” Nicole Phaneuf, a neighbor, stated.
It isn’t clear how lengthy the animals have been in the home.
